Aligned at the start of the Tour of the Basque Country this week, Julian Alaphilippe hopes to put an end to his delay of several months without victory.
Will Julian Alaphilippe finally reconnect with victory? The last time he lifted his arms dates back to last July on the Tour de République Czech. Now with the Swiss team Tudor, the Frenchman is targeting a 44e Career success on the Tour of the Basque Country.
“I think the goal of the week is to take advantage of the race and try to win a step “, Said Marion Rousse’s companion on the sidelines of the 2e
stage, this Tuesday, in remarks relayed by
Cycling.
“For us, I think the goal of the week is to take advantage of the race and try to win a stageadded the double world champion. It would be nice. I will be very happy to enjoy the race, to try something every day. Perhaps not today (Tuesday), because it is a step rather for sprinters and we have no real sprinter. Today, the goal is to arrive safely. “”
Alaphilippe: “Try to win a step”
“From tomorrow (Wednesday), it will be important for us to try something every day. (…) It is sure that the last step will be super difficult, but already before, it will be hard. We’ll see. I don’t think about the last step yet. I focus more on arriving safe today and on Wednesday “Alaf” assured “.
After the Tour of the Basque Country, Julian Alaphilippe should continue with the Amstel Gold Race, La Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège (April 27). Then, he will be able to switch to the preparation of the Tour de France.
