Cycling: Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck – Quick-Step) has taken the overall lead at the Vuelta a San Juan. After his stage win yesterday, he won the time trial today. The Austrian Felix Großschartner (Bora – hansgrohe) achieved a strong fourth place.
Alaphilippe manages the double blow
Yesterday was allowed Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck – Quick-Step) cheer in Argentina. Today he repeated his stage win - and he demonstrated how versatile he is. The Frenchman won the day before by attacking on a hill, today he celebrated a victory in the time trial. With a lead of twelve seconds he left the Italian Valerio Conti (UAE Team Emirates) relatively well behind. Julian Alaphilippe scored twice in two ways. The Frenchman is now also leading the overall standings and has the best chance of having the overall victory of the Vuelta a San Juan written in his palmarès.
Grossschartner & Evenepoel strong
In addition to Julian Alaphilippe, his teammate also presented himself Remco Evenepoel (Deceuninck – Quick-Step) extremely strong. The Belgian super talent finished third, also twelve seconds behind. The Austrian was 16 seconds slower than the winner Felix Grossschartner (Bora – hansgrohe). In the overall standings, the two also remain within striking distance.
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