Pogačar's worst one-day result in three years as Alaphilippe wins Québec

In the rolling hills above the St. Lawrence, Julian Alaphilippe reminded the cycling world that dominance is never permanent, as Tadej Pogačar — reigning World Champion and the sport's most decorated active rider — crossed the line 29th at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec, his lowest one-day finish in three years. The Frenchman's solo victory was not merely a personal renaissance but a quiet lesson in the unpredictability that makes sport meaningful. Pogačar, who framed these Canadian races as preparation rather than pursuit, now turns his gaze toward Rwanda, where the World Championships off