Julian Alaphilippe Leads France Team for Rwanda World Championships

Julian Alaphilippe will lead France's team at the Rwanda World Championships, set to take place from September 21-28.

Alaphilippe, back-to-back world champion in 2020 and 2021, will be flanked by a strong team.

The French team includes young phenom Paul Seixas, who just won the Tour de l'Avenir.

Spain's team will be led by Vuelta a España stage winners Juan Ayuso and Marc Soler.

They'll be joined by Abel Balderstone, Iván Romeo, Carlos Verona, Carlos Canal, Roger Adrià, and Raúl García Pierna.

The climber-friendly course in Kigali suits Alaphilippe's abilities, with many of the biggest cycling nations assembling strong teams.

As of September 2024, many top riders have confirmed their participation, including Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel.

The women's road race team will be led by Mavi García, whilst Mireia Benito is selected for the women's elite time trial.

With his recent successes at the Vuelta and the volume of climbing in Kigali, Alaphilippe will be on the list of potential winners.

On September 21, the UCI Road World Championships will begin, with the elite men's road race taking place on September 28.

Alaphilippe's experience and skill make him a strong contender for the top spot.

The French team's selection for the Rwanda World Championships includes **GP Québec winner Julian Alaphilippe** and **Tour de France Femmes winner Pauline Ferrand-Prévot**.

The latest team selections have added many top riders to the start lists, making for an exciting competition.

As the Rwanda World Championships approach, fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the elite races.

With many strong teams and riders competing, the championships are set to be an intense and thrilling event.