Julian Alaphilippe says he’s learning from his mistakes as his advantage narrows in Tour de France 2019

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Julian Alaphilippe says he’s not used to defending the lead in a stage race, but he’s learning from his mistakes at the Tour de France.

The shock Tour favourite found himself in unfamiliar territory as he was forced to race in the high mountains for a second consecutive day to hold onto his yellow jersey.

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