French cyclist Julian Alaphilippe, from the Soudal-Quick Step team, He achieved his fortieth victory as a professional this Sunday by winning the 23rd edition of the Faun-Ardèche Classic, played over 168.5 kilometers starting and finishing in the French town of Guilherand-Granges.
Alaphilippe, 30 years old and world champion on the road in 2020 and 2021, he achieved his 40th title and the first of 2023 by beating his compatriot David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ) in the final effortwinner of this race in 2021 and with which he stood out in the final stretch.
The Danish Mattias Skjelmose (Trek-Segafredo) completed the podium, third to 31 seconds, like the fourth, the also French Victor Lafay (Cofidis). The Frenchman succeeds the American Brandon McNulty in the history of champions of this race.