Traveling this Saturday to his hometown of Saint-Amand-Montrond, Julian Alaphilippe slipped some clues on his 2023 program, highlighting the Tour of Flanders but also the Tour de France.
Julian Alaphilippe is in full reflection. While his year 2022 was marked by heavy falls, major injuries and only two victories, the former double world champion intends to get off to a good start in 2023. This Saturday, the native of Saint-Amand-Montrond was honored with the Municipal Cycling Training Pole which was officially renamed and now bears his name.
« We do not forget the roots, I am very happy and touched to see so many people greet me and congratulate mesaid Julian Alaphilippe during this ceremony in remarks collected by the local daily The Republican Berry. It’s a lot of emotions for me. This pole means a lot to me. I will never forget the times spent here. ” On this occasion, the Saint-Amandois also spoke lip service to what his year 2023 could look likeafter ” a complicated sporting year with many falls and health glitches » and with the desire to « reset counters ».
Tour of Flanders first, then Tour de France, we know a little more about Julian Alaphilippe’s desires in 2023 https://t.co/lgpoPVAmfb pic.twitter.com/UVelYzZd3H
– The Republican Berry (@leberry_fr) October 29, 2022
Alaphilippe already has ideas
While he should take part in December in an internship with his Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team, which will take the name Soudal-Quick-Step next year, Julian Alaphilippe intends to reconnect in 2023 with races that injuries consecutive to his fall on Liège-Bastogne-Liège did not allow him to do. Indeed, according to information from Berry Republican, the Frenchman hears rather aim for the Flandriennes and the Tour of Flanders »in order to revive his rivalry with Wout Van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel.
The other big highlight of his 2023 season should be, unsurprisingly, the Tour de France. Absent this Thursday during the presentation of the route with characteristics that may suit its qualities, the former wearer of the yellow jersey highlighted the ” first steps for punchers » traced in the heart of the Basque Country. With a reduced share of the time trial, to the chagrin of Jonas Vingegaard, and the mountain which will be in the spotlight, Julian Alaphilippe could have a playing field to his liking.