Alaphilippe chasing redemption in California

Altitude, a time trial, and a former hour record holder stand between Julian Alaphilippe and a redemptive win at the Amgen Tour of California.

“I’m not a pessimist. I’m always an optimist. But I’m a realist, also. Rohan Dennis is a specialist in the time trial,” the young Frenchman said after Wednesday’s stage 4, sitting in paddock 15 at the Laguna Seca raceway. “I don’t train so much with the TT bike. I think Rohan is much stronger than me. I do my best not to lose too much time.”

Dennis isn’t the only rider close enough to snag the overall lead. Trek – Segafredo’s Peter Stetina sits 22 seconds back, LottoNL – Jumbo’s George Bennet is at 37, and Dennis’ BMC Racing teammate …

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