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Simone Giuliani

Julian Alaphilippe has reportedly called an early end to his professional racing career

Tudor Pro Cycling Team's French rider Julian Alaphilippe interacts with the crowd as he cycles up Rue Lepic on the ascent of the Butte de Montmartre during the 21st stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 88,7 km starting and finishing in Paris, on July 26, 2026. (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP).

Julian Alaphilippe may have already pinned on a number for the very last time. The rider, who is signed at Tudor Pro Cycling through to the end of 2027, is not intending to compete in any further races this season and will also forgo the final year of his contract so he can retire immediately, according to French news outlet L'Equipe.

Wielerflits had also earlier reported that the 34-year-old was on the verge of terminating his contract, with L'Equipe following on with the news that its sources had confirmed that Alaphilippe's last race had indeed already been run.

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