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sports2 years ago

Tour de France 2023: Alaphilippe leads Quick Step, Yates co-leads UAE

Julian Alaphilippe is unfazed by the removal of the intermediate time bonus on stage 1 of the Tour de France, as he focuses on his goal of winning a stage and potentially wearing the yellow jersey. Alaphilippe, who had a difficult 2022 season due to injuries, is excited to return to the Tour and is aiming to use the Côte de Pike climb as a launchpad for his ambitions. Despite tough competition from riders like Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel, Alaphilippe is confident in his form and the strength of his team.

sports2 years ago

Vingegaard Dominates Critérium du Dauphiné 2023, Sends Warning to Tour de France Rivals

Jonas Vingegaard dominated the Critérium du Dauphiné, making him a top contender for the Tour de France. Julian Alaphilippe showed a return to form with a stage win and strong finish. Ineos Grenadiers fell short of expectations, while three Aussies finished in the top 10. David Gaudu had a disappointing race and is looking to rebound for the Tour de France.

sports2 years ago

Vingegaard dominates stage 5 to take GC lead at Critérium du Dauphiné.

Jonas Vingegaard of Jumbo-Visma won stage 5 of the Critérium du Dauphiné and took the overall lead. Vingegaard soloed to victory after dropping Richard Carapaz on the category 2 climb of the Côte de Thésy. Julian Alaphilippe won the sprint for second place, 31 seconds behind Vingegaard. Vingegaard now holds the yellow jersey with a buffer of 1:10 on Ben O’Connor and 1:23 on Alaphilippe.

sports2 years ago

Alaphilippe triumphs in unpredictable finish at Critérium du Dauphiné stage 2

Julian Alaphilippe won stage 2 of the Critérium du Dauphiné with a perfectly timed sprint, his second win of the year. Richard Carapaz came in second, snatching six seconds in time bonuses, while Natnael Tesfatsion finished third. Overnight leader Christophe Laporte retained the leader's jersey, tied with his compatriot. Steven Kruijswijk crashed out early, leaving Jumbo-Visma with only six riders remaining in the race.

sports2 years ago

Julian Alaphilippe Claims Victory in Stage 2 of Critérium du Dauphiné

Julian Alaphilippe won stage 2 of the Critérium du Dauphiné in an uphill bunch sprint, his first WorldTour win in 14 months. Richard Carapaz finished second, with Trek-Segafredo’s Natnael Tesfatsion in third. Christophe Laporte remained on top of the overall classification. Alaphilippe's win represents a notable drop in pressure for the former double World Champion after his challenging start to 2023 and a 2022 campaign blighted by crashes.

sports2 years ago

Alaphilippe's Superstitious Training Boost After Dwars door Vlaanderen

Julian Alaphilippe added two hours of training onto his already four-hour ride at Dwars door Vlaanderen in a bid to find form for the Tour of Flanders. Despite placing 29th, Alaphilippe attempted to open the race on berg Ten Houte but found his gears jammed and had to drift back. He spent the rest of the day pulling a chasing bunch in aid of Davide Ballerini, who ended up seventh. Alaphilippe said it did him good to "make some hard efforts" and seemed excited rather than fazed by the prospect of a 273km Tour of Flanders on Sunday.