Julian Alaphilippe (FRA, crowned world champion again): “L
last year it was already a dream for me. It was very difficult, but in the end it was very emotional. I arrived relaxed but with a lot of motivation, I wanted to do well. I knew the legs were good and I worked well the last few weeks. The course suited us well. I made the selection in the final. I said to Florian (Sénéchal): + save yourself as much as possible, I will see what happens by trying to create movement +. I never imagined doing a turn and a half on my own. It was not planned. I didn't think I was able to last until the end. I really did myself violence, I was thinking of my little one (Nino) in the end. I have no words !A lot of supporters were for Belgium and Wout van Aert on the last lap, they asked me to slow down and they didn't have very nice words, I thank them, it made me want to press hard on them even more. pedals.
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