And Julian Alaphilippe (Tudor) was able to raise his arms on Friday evening on the GP from Quebeche owes it partly to the big work of the training Ds Astana at the first step of the race. With Alberto Bettiol et Anthon charming At the front, the Kazakhe formation was well represented and largely contributed to advance this breakaway to the end, while the Frenchman remained well hung up without giving the slightest relay before the final. A paid strategy for the double world champion, which was able to align Pavel Sivakov (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) et Bettiol in the last round. The experienced Italian was satisfied despite everything after the arrival of this podium which allows him to confirm his return to a much better level than at the start of the season. After several months of galley which notably deprived him of the Printemps classics, the former winner of Tour of Flanders Reviews at the end of the summer and shines again in Worldtour (8th in the Renewi Tour, 6th in the Tour de Poland).
“After several months of galley … Happy to be on the podium with these two champions”
“It was difficult, but I felt good today (Friday)“, he reacted to the microphone of the organization after the line.”I think I chose the right time to anticipate the final, everyone was afraid of the attack on Tadej Pogacar. I am so proud of my teammate Anthon (Charmig, 7th on arrival, editor's note) and my team. They did a great job … Even if unfortunately for me, it benefited Julian Alaphilippe. He was so strong … But now, in cycling it is difficult to make great results without a strong team. So even if this 3rd place is not what we hoped for, I give it and dedicate it to my team.”
“It is obviously an important podium. I am happy after several months of galley, I had some problems in the spring, I could not participate in the classics. It is certainly only the smallest step of the podium, but it is a big race with high quality runners. A double world champion won today … I am happy to be on the podium with these two champions“, the conclusion Alberto Bettiol.
