Chinese media dub Alaphilippe the Tour of Guangxi favourite

As a first-year neo-pro in 2014, Julian Alaphilippe lined out at the final edition of the Tour of Beijing as a relatively unknown rider. At the inaugural edition of the Tour of Guangxi, as the WorldTour returns to China, the Quick-Step Floors rider starts the six-stage race as the rider to beat in the eyes of the local press.