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Julian Alaphilippe to kick off 2022 season in Provence

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Building on two winter training camps with his Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl teammates, Julian Alaphilippe will get his 2022 season underway at Tour de la Provence, a race he won last year.

Alaphilippe enters 2022 with another rainbow stripe jersey on his back. The off-season saw him awarded with the Vélo d’Or Français and Champion des Champions trophies from L’Equipe in recognition of his impressive 2021 season, and the two training camps he took part in give him a solid foundation for what the Frenchman hopes will be another successful year.

Alaphilippe lit up last year the Tour de la Provence last year, attacking from the distance on the opening day, playing a vital role in the Wolfpack’s lead-out train and putting in a gutsy ride on the slopes of Mont Ventoux en route to a morale-boosting second in the overall classification.

“First and foremost, I want to enjoy my second year in the rainbow jersey. Having it gives me extra motivation to fight for victory in the biggest races on the calendar. I will start the season again in Provence, I liked it there last year and I’m happy to return next month to this beautiful race, in front of my home fans.”

“My season will continue in Italy, with Strade Bianche, Tirreno-Adriatico and Milano-Sanremo, before switching to the Ardennes Classics in April. These are races that suit me and where I want to do good. Liège–Bastogne–Liège will be the biggest goal in the first part of the year, is a race I love and hopefully I will be up there again, fighting for victory”, said the World Champion.

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