While Julian Alaphilippe has affirmed in recent weeks that he wants to do his utmost to regain his top level, with the initial objective of being able to fight for victory at the Tour of Lombardy, a recent event confirms in fact his about. Explanation.
Since several weeks, Julian Alaphilippe indicates that he intends to have a very strong end to the season, with in particular the objective of being able to win the Tour of Lombardy, in order to launch in the best possible way his preparation for the 2024 season, where he aims to regain its top level.
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They decline the European championships
Upon his arrival in Quebec, where he competed in the Quebec Grand-Prix (9th in the ranking) and the Montreal Grand-Prix (12th), two great high-level classics, the French champion confirmed: “ It has been a difficult year for me, with little success. It was also an important year to learn a lot. I think after last year I wanted to do everything I could to get back to my level and that’s what I did. For the results, I have to be patient and continue to work as I have always done. I hope to have a good end to the season and raise my arms. That’s all I can say, I’m really motivated and I’m doing everything I can to get back to my best level ».
Priority to preparing for the Tour of Lombardy!
An event that occurred in recent days testifies to the Frenchman’s desire not to give up, to do the maximum to regain his level and play for victory in the Tour of Lombardy: he informed Thomas Voeckler, the coach of the French team, that he preferred to decline participation in the European championships, which are taking place this weekend, preferring to line up for the Tour du Luxembourg to finalize his preparation for Lombardy. In the columns of the team, Voeckler has indicated : “ Julian still has his place in the France team, he is so versatile. It bothers him not to be with us this weekend, he told me, but a bit like Valentin (Madouas), these are not courses where they can express themselves best “. In absolute terms, this would not necessarily have stopped Alaphilippe. Only there, the Frenchman has another objective in mind…
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