Tour de France: Alaphilippe celebrates on stage 15 … but discovers Wellens won long before him
In the 15th stage of the Tour de France, Julian Alaphilippe, the former world road race champion, celebrated what he thought was a stage win in Carcassonne. However, he was later informed that he had actually finished third, with Tim Wellens of Belgium taking the stage victory and Victor Campenaerts, also from Belgium, finishing second. The reason for Alaphilippe's confusion was that a technical issue with the radio meant he was unaware that Wellens had crossed the finish line over a minute before him. French stage wins in the Tour de France have become increasingly rare, which contributed to Alaphilippe's celebratory reaction. The article emphasizes the importance of accurate information and communication in the fast-paced world of professional cycling, where a seemingly minor technical problem can lead to a significant misunderstanding.
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