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Julian Alaphilippe

Alaphilippe at the 2018 Tour of Britain
Personal information
Full name	Julian Alaphilippe
Nickname	Loulou
Born	(1992-06-11) 11 June 1992 (age 33) Saint-Amand-Montrond, France
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight	62 kg (137 lb; 9 st 11 lb)
Team information
Current team	Tudor Pro Cycling Team
Role	Rider
Rider type	Puncheur
Major wins
Grand Tours Tour de France Mountains classification (2018) 6 individual stages (2018–2021) Combativity award (2019) Giro d'Italia 1 individual stage (2024) Combativity award (2024) Vuelta a España 1 individual stage (2017) Stage races Tour of California (2016) Tour of Britain (2018) One-day races and Classics World Road Race Championships (2020, 2021) Milan–San Remo (2019) La Flèche Wallonne (2018, 2019, 2021) Clásica de San Sebastián (2018) Strade Bianche (2019) Brabantse Pijl (2020) Ardèche Classic (2023) Other Vélo d'Or (2019)

Julian Alaphilippe, born on June 11, 1992, is a famous French professional cyclist. He used to race in cyclo-cross, which is a type of bike racing on mixed terrain. Julian is a two-time World Road Champion. He currently rides for the UCI ProTeam Tudor Pro Cycling Team. His brother, Bryan Alaphilippe, is also a cyclist.

Julian Alaphilippe's Cycling Journey

Starting Out: Cyclo-Cross and Early Road Races

Alaphilippe in 2013

Julian Alaphilippe was born in Saint-Amand-Montrond, France. He began his cycling career in cyclo-cross. This is a challenging sport where riders race on a mix of surfaces. In 2010, he earned second place at the Junior World Cyclo-Cross Championships.

His road cycling journey started in 2012 with an amateur team. He quickly showed his talent. In 2013, he joined a development team. He won a stage in the Tour de Bretagne. He also won a stage and the points jersey at the Tour de l'Avenir. This race is often seen as a stepping stone for future stars.

Joining a Top Team: Omega Pharma–Quick-Step (2014–2024)

First Professional Wins in 2014

In 2014, Julian joined the professional team Omega Pharma–Quick-Step. He made his debut at the Tour Down Under. He quickly achieved his first podium finish. He won his first professional race stage at the Tour de l'Ain. This showed his explosive power on uphill finishes.

Big Breakthrough in 2015

Alaphilippe (left) on the podium of the 2015 Liège–Bastogne–Liège, with Alejandro Valverde (center) and Joaquim Rodríguez

The year 2015 was a huge year for Julian. He finished second in two major races, La Flèche Wallonne and Liège–Bastogne–Liège. Both times, he was beaten by the cycling legend Alejandro Valverde. These results showed he could compete with the best. He also won a stage and finished second overall at the Tour of California.

Olympic Dreams and More Success in 2016

Alaphilippe (left) at the 2016 Tour de France

Julian continued his strong performances in 2016. He again finished second at La Flèche Wallonne. He then won the overall title at the Tour of California, his biggest victory yet. He also competed in his first Tour de France. He wore the white jersey for the best young rider for several days.

Julian represented France at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. He finished an impressive fourth place in the road race. Later that year, he earned a silver medal at the European Road Championships.

Overcoming Injuries and Grand Tour Debut in 2017

Alaphilippe, wearing the white jersey of young rider classification leader, at the 2017 Paris–Nice

In 2017, Julian won his first individual time trial stage at Paris–Nice. He also finished third at Milan–San Remo, a very important one-day race. Unfortunately, he suffered a knee injury that kept him out of the Tour de France.

He made his debut at the Vuelta a España, another Grand Tour. He won his first Grand Tour stage there. He also finished tenth at the World Championships.

Dominating the Classics and Tour de France in 2018

Alaphilippe on the podium at the 2018 La Fleche Wallonne

The year 2018 was incredible for Julian. He won his first major one-day race, La Flèche Wallonne. He was the first French rider to win it since 1997. He also won two stages at the Tour of the Basque Country.

Alaphilippe wearing the polka dot jersey at the 2018 Tour de France. He ultimately won the mountains classification, and finished 33rd overall.

At the 2018 Tour de France, he won two stages. He also won the mountains classification, earning the famous polka dot jersey. He continued his winning streak by taking the Clásica de San Sebastián and the Tour of Britain.

Yellow Jersey Hero in 2019

Alaphilippe celebrating victory at the 2019 Milan–San Remo

Julian started 2019 with more wins. He won Strade Bianche and his first "Monument" race, Milan–San Remo. He also successfully defended his title at La Flèche Wallonne.

Alaphilippe at the 2019 Tour de France wearing the yellow jersey

The highlight of 2019 was the 2019 Tour de France. He won two stages and wore the yellow jersey for 14 days! This made him a national hero in France. He finished fifth overall and was named the most combative rider.

Becoming World Champion in 2020

Alaphilippe during the stage 20 time trial at the Tour de France

In 2020, Julian won a stage at the Tour de France again. He wore the yellow jersey for three days. The biggest moment came at the UCI Road World Championships. He attacked on the final climb and won the road race. This made him the World Champion, earning him the rainbow jersey. He was the first French male rider to win this title since 1997. He also won Brabantse Pijl while wearing his new rainbow jersey.

Defending His World Title in 2021

Alaphilippe at the 2021 Amstel Gold Race

Julian continued to shine in 2021. He finished second at Strade Bianche and won a stage at Tirreno–Adriatico. He won La Flèche Wallonne for the third time, showing his strength on the Mur de Huy. He also finished second at Liège–Bastogne–Liège.

Alaphilippe (centre) on the podium after winning the road race at the 2021 UCI Road World Championships. He became the first French male rider to win multiple world road race titles.

At the 2021 Tour de France, he won the first stage and wore the yellow jersey. Later, at the UCI Road World Championships, he made history. He attacked multiple times and rode solo to win the road race again. This made him a two-time World Champion, a rare achievement in cycling.

Recent Years (2022–2024)

In 2022, Julian won stages at the Tour of the Basque Country and the Tour de Wallonie. He continued to be a strong competitor in various races. In 2023, he won the Ardèche Classic and a stage at the Critérium du Dauphiné.

In 2024, Julian made his debut at the Giro d'Italia. He won an exciting stage 12 from a breakaway. He also won a stage at the Czech Tour and another stage at the Okolo Slovenska, where he finished second overall. He also took second place at the Clásica de San Sebastián and third at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal.

Personal Life

Julian's father, Jo Alaphilippe, was a musician who passed away in 2020. His younger brother, Bryan Alaphilippe, was also a professional cyclist. Julian is in a relationship with Marion Rousse, a well-known broadcaster and former cyclist. They welcomed their son, Nino, on June 14, 2021.

Career Achievements

Major Road Race Results

Grand Tour Results

Grand Tour general classification results
Grand Tour	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Giro d'Italia	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	48	—
Tour de France	—	—	41	—	33	5	36	30	—	33	—
Vuelta a España	—	—	—	68	—	—	—	—	DNF	—	—

Major Stage Race Results

Major stage race general classification results timeline
Race	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Paris–Nice	—	43	—	5	18	—	16	—	—	—	—	44
Tirreno–Adriatico	—	—	—	—	—	6	—	41	33	30	62	—
Critérium du Dauphiné	57	DNF	6	—	21	35	24	—	—	10	—	—

Classics Race Results

Major Championships Results

Event		2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Olympic Games	Road race	Not held			4	Not held				—	Not held		11	NH
World Championships	Road race	—	—	DNF	—	10	8	28	1	1	51	DNF	DNF
European Championships	Road race	Race did not exist			2	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
National Championships	Road race	68	89	5	5	—	3	—	3	37	13	DNF	12

Cyclo-Cross Achievements

Awards and Recognition

• Vélo d'Or: 2019
• Vélo d'Or français: 2019, 2020, 2021
• International Flandrien of the Year: 2019

See also

In Spanish: Julian Alaphilippe para niños