Julian Alaphilippe takes first win of 2022 with victory on stage two of Tour of the Basque Country

The Frenchman launched off the back off Remco Evenepoel's wheel, completing a strong performance from Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl

Julian Alaphilippe wins stage two at Pais Vasco 2022
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Julian Alaphilippe won his first race of 2022 with a win on the second stage of the Tour of the Basque Country, the Frenchman putting in a commanding sprint to fend off the other compeititors. 

Some perfectly executed Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl tactics saw Remco Evenepoel lead out from the peloton with just a kilometre to go, with Alaphilippe tucked in behind him. The world champion managed to strongly launch off his teammates wheel, before holding onto the race win.

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