Michael Storer hails Julian Alaphilippe as 'most important rider' in delivering Australian's Paris-Nice stage win

French Julian Alaphilippe of Tudor Pro Cycling Team pictured in action during stage seven of the 83th edition of the Paris-Nice cycling race, 147,8 km from Nice to Auron, France, Saturday 15 March 2025. BELGA PHOTO DAVID PINTENS (Photo by DAVID PINTENS / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP)
Julian Alaphilippe (Tudor Pro Cycling) leads the breakaway during stage 7 of Paris-Nice (Image credit: Getty Images)

Michael Storer thanked new Tudor Pro Cycling teammate Julian Alaphilippe for aiding him in victory on stage 7 of Paris-Nice, calling the Frenchman's help "super motivating" during a grim day in the saddle.

Australian Storer scored the seventh win of his career at the summit finish of Auron on stage 7, triumphing from the breakaway at the end of a 109km stage that had been abridged due to poor weather at high altitude.

Dani Ostanek
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Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, having joined in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, she had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur. She writes and edits at Cyclingnews as well as running newsletter, social media, and how to watch campaigns.

Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, Road World Championships, and the spring Classics. She has interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Remco Evenepoel, and her favourite races are the Giro d'Italia, Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix.

Season highlights from 2024 include reporting from Paris-Roubaix –  'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix – and the Tour de France – 'Disbelief', gratitude, and family – Mark Cavendish celebrates a record-breaking Tour de France sprint win.

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