Julian Alaphilippe Archives

Julian Alaphilippe

The Alaphilippe effect: How France’s charming pyromaniac and his stunning 2019 season defined cycling’s in-between era

The 2019 Tour de France (the race’s best edition this century, according to Ryan anyway) was peak Julian Alaphilippe. It also marked the end of an era, one in which the swaggering Frenchman stood (almost) alone as a bulwark of old-school panache

Sun, Aug 23, 2026 21:30

Julian Alaphilippe and Tudor Pro Cycling, stage one, 2025 Tour de France

Julian Alaphilippe: the man who made the world yearn

Looking back at some notable moments from his career, Callum is grateful for how the newly-retired Frenchman made racing feel

Fri, Aug 21, 2026 14:57

Close pass on cyclists during training ride, County Down

“Share the road? Cyclists never endanger drivers”: Campaign to make endangering a cyclist “as unacceptable as drink driving” praised – but angry motorists urge riders to “find a safer mode of transport”; Julian Alaphilippe tributes + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, the weekend is fast approaching (and the Vuelta too), and Ryan Mallon’s back with another instalment of the Julian Alaphilippe Appreciation Society – sorry, I mean the live blog…

Fri, Aug 21, 2026 10:03

How to build a Tour de France team from scratch: Tudor Pro Cycling’s CEO on reaching the biggest race in the world within three years and creating a squad that’s “here to stay”

How do you go about creating a team to race the Tour in just a few years? We popped by the rest day hotel of Fabian Cancellara and Julian Alaphilippe’s Tudor team, who are making their debuts at this year’s race, to find out

Sat, Jul 26, 2025 17:30

Julian Alaphilippe celebrates winning stage 15 of the 2025 Tour de France… despite finishing third

“At least we have the photo”: Julian Alaphilippe’s “idiot” victory ‘celebration’ at Tour de France – despite finishing third – due to radio breaking in crash, team confirms

“Unfortunately, the radio stopped working after my crash, so like an idiot I sprinted to try and win,” the French star, who dislocated his shoulder in the early crash, said

Sun, Jul 20, 2025 16:54

Jérôme Pineau at the 2012 Tour de France

“If he’s a cyclist, he gets two years and is written off from everything”: Former pro cyclist blasts tennis number one Jannik Sinner’s three-month ban as “scandalous” and asks “how can you negotiate a suspension?” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya’s back on the still cold (and wet) live blog seat with the latest cycling news and views — bear with him as he figures how to do it all over again…

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 10:04

Stolen bikes from Shimano Experience Centre

Raid at Shimano sees “irreplaceable” bikes of Sagan, Van der Poel and Alaphilippe stolen

"The stolen bikes are beyond any monetary value, having played their part in cycling history, at the Tour de France, World Championships, Olympics, and at countless other vital events in the cycling world"

Mon, Sep 02, 2024 08:56

Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory — when cycling celebrations go wrong

From Wout van Aert and Julian Alaphilippe to amateur gaffes at local races, bike racing has a rich history of leaving would-be winners red-faced

Tue, Apr 16, 2024 11:28

Julian Alaphilippe’s Specialized Tarmac SL7 has alloy bars, a normal saddle and short stem — does he know something other Tour de France riders don’t?

The French puncheur's bike has some really unique touches and features. Should you consider them for your bike set-up?

Tue, Jul 11, 2023 14:19

Julian Alaphilippe wins the UCI road world championship 2020 (picture credit Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com)

French Cycling Federation under fire after flying elite men’s team to Worlds in Australia first class – while women and juniors flew in economy

The governing body has defended the controversial decision, claiming it was based on the ability to compete for medals

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 13:51