""I'm super motivated. It's an important race for the team, and it's the last big test before the Tour de France... I want to feel good.""
""It was a full-gas day... I followed the moves a bit. And after that I also made a lot of effort hoping that the group behind would come back...""
Julian Alaphilippe, having previously abandoned the Tour de Suisse due to a personal commitment, returned to the race in 2023 with aspirations to secure stage wins. Motivated and eager to perform, this race serves as a critical step in his preparation for the upcoming Tour de France. After a challenging start to the season with Tudor Pro Cycling, Alaphilippe engaged in an exciting first stage characterized by aggressive racing, ultimately positioning himself well within a lead group while striving for sprint bonuses despite competing solo against stronger teams.
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