2023-06-06 03:18:27
Julian Alaphilippe’s victory on Monday in the second stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné gave France Télévisions commentators the opportunity to settle some scores with Patrick Lefevere, the manager of the Quick-Step.
Julian Alaphilippe did not shy away from his pleasure on Monday at the finish of the second stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné. Four months following his inaugural success at the Faun Ardèche Classic, the French rider was finally able to raise his arms. While he had not spared his efforts throughout the day, not hesitating to put himself at the service of sprinter Ethan Vernon, the leader of the Soudal Quick-Step won in strong at La Chaise -God in front of Richard Carapaz, Natnael Tesfatsion and Christophe Laporte.
“I had been waiting for this victory for a while, I knew it was going to do me good, I’m taking advantage. My goal was to win a stage this week and I’m super happy to do it on day two.” he might confide following the finish. And the joy of the native of Saint-Amand-Montrond was shared in the cabin of the commentators of France Télévisions. “She’s doing good there. Really, she does good, immediately launched his companion Marion Rousse, adding: “Obviously he had difficult months and years. And when there are difficult times, it is easy to forget highs. »
The answer is flawless
“He reminds everyone that he is still there”, she added before Alexandre Pasteur and Laurent Jalabert wondered regarding the meaning of the gesture of the double champion lowered his hands several times. And for the quartet of commentators, there is no doubt: the gesture was intended for Patrick Lefevere, who has not been kind to him, multiplying the scathing criticism in recent weeks. “He was very smart. He never responded to criticism and preferred to wait on the bike,” confided Laurent jalabert, adding: “Lefevere’s remarks were not very friendly and the response impeccable. »
“There is only one person who criticized him. So I think it’s meant for him. Calm down, I’m still here.” added Thomas Voeckler while Marion Rousse translated this gesture into a “Calm down guys, I’m still here, we’re quickly forgotten. »
As for the person concerned, he had another interpretation. “Whatever is taken is no longer to be taken, but I’m not inflamed either. You have to stay calm. This is also the meaning of my gesture when crossing the line: calm, tranquil. I did not win the Tour today. I just won a nice stage in the Dauphiné”he explained.
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