Liège–Bastogne–Liège Breakdown: Reinforcing the Shift In Cycling's Star Heirachry
A rising star stamped his authority on the race & reminded us that he is now the world's best rider
Tadej Pogacar, at just 22-years-old, cemented his status as the world’s best rider on Sunday when he overcame reigning World Champion Julian Alaphilippe in the final few meters of a thrilling sprint finish at Liège–Bastogne–Liège. David Gaudu rounded out the podium with a surprise third place and Alejandro Valverde, who looked uncharacteristically nervo…
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