Jacob Smith
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Wow! Astonishing ride from Alaphillipe to take the stage
Think we'll know the winner after tomorrow.
It did cross my mind as he was belting along.Not even subtle. Alaphlippe is now a Classics rider, decent sprinter, lead out rider, mountain goat and GT specialist. A year ago he was a roller with a punchy finish. I guess the road side fans will not be dousing him in piss.
It did cross my mind as he was belting along.
Lost 3 mins to Thomas last year but now beats him. It's not even subtle.
The manner in which Julian Alaphilippe stormed up the final hill was amazing. I think David Millar was commentating and noted that Philippe was 6 seconds ahead at the final check point and possibly was still about 6 seconds ahead going into the final Km. This means Phillipe took a further 8 seconds in the final Km?? Incredible if my figures are correct...I am a long time Cycling fan and was one of the last to believe in doping in my beloved sport but now whenever someone wins a stage by beating the best by such a large margin, and this was a relatively large margin, I do wonder. Festina anyone? And he is French.
I am a long time Cycling fan and was one of the last to believe in doping in my beloved sport but now whenever someone wins a stage by beating the best by such a large margin, and this was a relatively large margin, I do wonder. Festina anyone? And he is French.