Paris (AFP)

The French Julian Alaphilippe, reigning world champion, announced Friday on social networks that he would not participate in the Olympics where he appeared as one of the favorites of the road cycling event.

"It is a personal and well-considered decision. End-of-season objectives have been defined and in this sense choices must be made. I would be very proud to wear the jersey of the France team for the next world championships "Belgian team rider Deceuninck-Quick Step wrote on Twitter and Instagram.

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