Teams & Riders Julian Alaphilippe Discussion Thread

[Hayabusa]

Hopefully he's learned a lesson from today..

 

[Alexandre B.]

He covered himself in shame today, and not because he celebrated early.

 

[Red Rick]

This was worse than letting Titi Voeckler wear the rainbow jersey tbh.

 

[largebus]

Curse of the rainbow jersey, anyone?

 

[BlueRoads]

Julian, what was that?

 

[Summoned]

It’s one thing to screw himself in a race, but screwing others as well in the space of a few seconds is an appalling series of choices. Not a fan.

 

[LaFlorecita]

He can be such a danger on the bike. He should realize not everyone's technique is as good as his and he could cause a bad crash.

 

[Krokro]

Julian, what was that?

I won't comment the wave, that was dangerous.. But the celebration after such a wave was a nonsense. He's better than that..

 

[Fernandez]

The other day Koronin was beaten because she said Alaphilipe is a tool. Now not much time give her the reason.

 

[hrotha]

A memorable performance indeed.

 

[BlueRoads]

I think the real reason Koronin dislikes Alaphilippe is that he was called the "new" Valverde.

Bad move, that swerve, though it did not look really dangerous to me, because thankfully Hirschi is a great bike handler and he was not pushed into the barriers.
But that celebrating too early... I will never get that. How can you be so stupid?

 

[BlueRoads]

A memorable performance indeed.

He definitely made sure people won't forget his first monument in stripes soon...

 

[Red Rick]

He can be such a danger on the bike. He should realize not everyone's technique is as good as his and he could cause a bad crash.

Not just that, he also makes a lot of sudden, jerky movements with his bike all the time.

 

[movingtarget]

He's not a the messiah he's just a naughty boy...............

 

[SafeBet]

Idiot.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

He had already nearly caused a crash by swerving towards Hirschi at an earlier point in the escape too.

 

[ice&fire]

He had already nearly caused a crash by swerving towards Hirschi at an earlier point in the escape too.

He's not as good as Jungels at that yet.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

He also nearly crashed into one of the final corners because he was being so nervous.

It was coming that he'd do something stupid like this.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Well, he's repeatedly offered his apologies to Hirschi in the post race interview. Said he was glad to be relegated to 5th position, given the circumstances. Rather that than finish 2nd because of cheering too soon. Said he didn't realize he swerved so much and said the relegation was deserved.

 

[Hayabusa]

Well, he's repeatedly offered his apologies to Hirschi in the post race interview. Said he was glad to be relegated to 5th position, given the circumstances. Rather that than finish 2nd because of cheering too soon. Said he didn't realize he swerved so much and said the relegation was deserved.

That's good to hear. I think he will learn from this and be a better cyclist as a result in the future.

 

[roundabout]

A relegation from second is a lot easier to take, so I wouldn't read too much into it in terms of Alaphilippe changing his behavior.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Well I guess we saw everything that people like and that people dislike about Alaphilippe summarised and on show today.

His fans can cite the explosiveness of the attack, the showmanship that attracts uncommitted public to the sport, the sprint that should have been a wining spring.

His detractors can point to the showing off and arrogance, and the recklessness of his sprint.

Whatever camp you consider yourself to be in, this was concentrated essence of Alaphilippe.

 

[Flamin]

I usually cheer for him, but what a total clown he was today. I'm surprised how calm Hirschi remained even in the heat of the moment.

 

[Volderke]

The light went really out at the finish!
I'm dumbstruck that any rider can perform such a sequence of stupid moves in such a short time.
I also normally cheer for him but this was beyond stupid. Watching this, you wonder if you're looking at slapstick or a bike race.

I feel sorry for Hirschi and Pogacar, having to suffer the actions of JA in such a big race.

 

[Fernandez]

Well, one has to recognise that as oposite of Sagan and his fans, the guy took it like a man.