Not retained for the race
“You two are adorable“, “They must be eagerly awaiting your return.”“Soon you will be reunited”… Subscribers seemed very touched by this adorable photo published by the former runner. The latter will be able to find her lover and her little Nino this Sunday, July 24, day of arrival for the participants of the Tour de France.
An unprecedented situation because usually, Julian Alaphilippe participates in the competition. Except that this year, the 30-year-old cyclist had to give up on the event, reluctantly, after suffering a heavy fall last April while participating in the Liège-Bastogne-Liège race. “I look forward to seeing you again and in full possession of my means. There are still great things to do between now and the end of the season and my motivation is even stronger.” he reacted.
Unfortunately, despite all his determination, he was not retained by his team for the Tour de France. “He put all the chances on his side to be able to be at the start of the Tour this year but, Unfortunately, that wasn’t enough. had declared live his sweetheart. She also insisted on recalling that he was not responsible for this decision. “It was not he who made the selection… The leaders were several to make the decision, including the team doctors” she said, she who will therefore be reunited with the family again from Sunday after the race.