(FILES) France's Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck - Quick Step) crosses the finish line to win the one-day classic cycling race Strade Bianche (White Roads) on March 9, 2019 in Siena, Tuscany. French cyclist Julian Alaphilippe, a two-time world champion and winner of MilanSanremo, is set to retire at the age of 34, according to reports on August 20, 2026 evening, including in the sports daily newspaper L'Equipe. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP via Getty Images)