Pleased for him - had an awful injury and glad he's got back into form. Always have a soft spot for him after being so close to a solo win at Nimes a couple of years back in the tour.
I know its a pretty flat region (the North Downs aren't as challenging as the likes of Wales, the Peaks or Lakes yet be nice to see the Tour of Britain doing the TdF route from 2007 where they went down to Canterbury
Does feel a bit as though the South East gets ignored by this despite the final stage being in London
Good to see Geraint Thomas staying with SKY though
Think its the sensible decision from him to be honest, yes he could go to another team yet as I've said before, I dont believe that any team will beat SKY at the Tour until the likes of AG2r | Michellen-Scott | Team Sunweb | BMC do a deal and gang up on them
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Alaphilippe deserved the win, definitely a serious Grand Tour contender over the next few years.
Does feel a bit as though the South East gets ignored by this despite the final stage being in London
Think its the sensible decision from him to be honest, yes he could go to another team yet as I've said before, I dont believe that any team will beat SKY at the Tour until the likes of AG2r | Michellen-Scott | Team Sunweb | BMC do a deal and gang up on them