# Julian Alaphilippe on Racing with Instinct, Fatherhood, and Finding Balance at Tudor

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Podcast: [Sigma Sports Unplugged with Matt Stephens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sigma-sports-unplugged-with-matt-stephens-985027)
Published: 2026-01-09T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Former world champion Julian Alaphilippe joins Matt Stephens from Tudor Pro Cycling’s training camp near Calpe to reflect on a career defined by courage, instinct and unforgettable moments. Julian opens up about leading the Tour de France, the pressure of wearing the rainbow jersey, and why that period was both a peak and a personal challenge. He discusses becoming a father, finding balance beyond results, and why joining Tudor has reignited his motivation. The conversation also explores modern cycling’s obsession with numbers versus feel, the responsibility of leadership, and the emotions behind his standout victory in Québec… before a lively Saint-Amand-Montrond hometown quiz rounds things off. www.sigmasports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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