A bit like during the 1st stage of Switzerland Tourthere was as an air of witness this Friday when the 4th stage of the Tour of Britainjudged at the top of the bump Burton Dassett Hills (900 meters to 7.3%). At the end of a duel thrilling generational between Romain Grégoire (Groupama-FDJ) and Julian Alaphilippe (Tudor), it is the youngest of the two French pumnors who took over his elder to win a pattern. A result in the form of a passage of power between the old and the new tricolor generation, eleven years separating them. The double world champion was nevertheless not disappointed with this very encouraging 2nd place for the end of the season, as he said in remarks relayed by his Swiss team.
Video – Relive Romain Grégoire's victory before Alaphilippe
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“In the end, it was the strongest runner who won, so …”
“It was a superb day by bike, with finally a little sun. I knew that this arrival would suit me perfectly, and the team did an excellent job throughout the day. In the last kilometer, it was difficult to control the race, but I managed to position myself at the foot of the climb. In the end, it is the strongest runner who won, so I'm happy for Romain, but also for my physical condition“Explained Julian Alaphilippenow 3rd of the general 4 seconds from his compatriot before the last two days which could once again suit him.
