Alaphilippe basically has the same punchy climber strengths as Valverde, but not as dopey.
Decent TT as well. Could do very well in GC as protected rider, but possibly too boring for him.
Alaphilippe basically has the same punchy climber strengths as Valverde, but not as dopey.
How do cycling fans choose who to believe and who to be sceptical about? Granted Valverde has actually been busted, I still wouldn't vouch for anyone I didn't personally know.
I think you could probably class Alaphilippe as a climber; he won two mountain stages and the polka dot jersey in the tour last year