No new victory for Julian Alaphilippe on the Flèche Wallone. The world champion, badly placed in the wheel of a Tadej Pogacar in distress at the time of the final sprint, could not do better than a 4th place at the wall of Huy and confirms that he is not in the form of his life. The Belgian Dylan Teuns succeeds him on the list of winners of the race, which Alejandro Valverde almost won at the height of his 78 years.
“I’m relieved the race is over,” said Alaphilippe at the finish. I did what I could, the legs spoke. I had a lot of pressure on my shoulders before the start, I was focused on having the best race possible and having no regrets. When Teuns attacked I wasn’t in his wheel but I don’t think that would have made much difference. »
Four French in the top 10
La France du vélo will console itself with the presence of four French people in the top ten. In addition to Julian Alaphilippe, Molard, Barguil and Vuillermoz complete the top 10. Tadej Pogacar, who we briefly thought was able to climb the peloton with his ass screwed in the saddle, finally finished 12th. Probably a DRS issue.
Source: 20minutes
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