The Alaphilippe Effect: How France’s Charming Pyromaniac and His Stunning 2019 Season Defined Cycling’s in-Between Era
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Julian Alaphilippe was France's favourite. Now the cyclist surprisingly ends his career, at the age of 34 and knowing that not much of his ease has remained.
The Alaphilippe effect: How France’s charming pyromaniac and his stunning 2019 season defined cycling’s in-between era
On Friday evening, after 24 hours of intense speculation and dozens of misty-eyed editorials, one of the most popular professional cyclists of the past decade confirmed that he was hanging up his bike for good.“It is with a very particular emotion that I write these few words to announce the end of my sporting career,” ...
Julian Alaphilippe finally decided to close the chapter. At 34 years old, the Frenchman put an end to a career that marked cycling and a whole generation of enthusiasts. The Tour de France 2026 will therefore remain like his last appearance on the Grande Boucle, he who had left the doubt at the finish of the event. "There is nothing official, but it is not to be expected to see me again," he warned. Now retired and released from his last year of…
On Saturday, the Vuelta a España will start in Monaco. The day before, a former stage winner of the Tour of Spain and an icon of French cycling will surprisingly finish his successful career.
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