Julian Alaphilippe: “I rode better than I expected”

 

It’s a lot of emotion because it’s not easy to win a Tour de France stage. In my first participation two years ago, I’ve been close but I missed out. To win this way goes beyond my expectation. I’m lost for words. I’m happy to have pleased my family. I’m happy for myself as well. Since last night, I was determined to break away today. But I didn’t think I’d be able to ride like this in the finale. I was a bit disappointed to not win stage 6 in Mûr-de-Bretagne. That finale suited me. I just lost to a stronger rider. I wanted to make it up and the way I won today is the best answer I could give to myself. I’m proud and happy of what I did today. The polka dot jersey wasn’t on my programme but as I was at the front, I tried to get it as well. I really wanted a Tour de France stage victory and now I have it.”

Tour de France 2018 - 17/07/2018 - Etape 10 - Annecy / Le Grand-Bornand (158.5 Km) - Julian ALAPHILIPPE (QUICK - STEP FLOORS) Avec le maillot à pois
Tour de France 2018 - 17/07/2018 - Etape 10 - Annecy / Le Grand-Bornand (158.5 Km) - Julian ALAPHILIPPE (QUICK - STEP FLOORS) Avec le maillot à pois © ASO/Alex BROADWAY

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