Julian Alaphilippe says losing the rainbow jersey would have been 'a certain form of relief'

The French star stormed to an amazing second world title in a row on the roads of Leuven

Julian Alaphilippe
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Julian Alaphilippe said that if he had lost his rainbow jersey at the World Championships it would have been "a certain form of relief," as he felt the pressure to perform in the stripes this season.

The Deceuninck - Quick-Step rider was clearly the strongest rider in the race around the town of Leuven and the hills of Flanders as he put in wave after wave of attacks throughout the last 40km.

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