Julian Alaphilippe : “I couldn’t dream of anything better”

June 5 ^th 2023 - 17:18

"It was a difficult victory to claim. But it feels good because the last few months have felt quite long. But I worked hard and to taste success again, especially in the Dauphiné, it’s a relief. We had on our mind that we would sprint with Ethan Vernon, and if it became too hard for him, we could go with Florian [Sénéchal] or Andrea Bagioli… Or maybe me, but it had been a long time since I was insect a position. Ethan eventually bonked, Florian told me he was at his limit with 2k to go and I didn’t see Andrea. I had good legs and every one around me looked to be struggling. I did my effort at the right moment. I couldn’t dream of anything better. I said I wanted to win a stage and I’ve already done it on the second day. I can be more relaxed now but I’ll give my best because I’m very motivated."