(FILES) French Julian Alaphilippe of Quick-Step Floors races to the finish line to win the 82nd edition of the men's race of 'La Fleche Wallonne', a one day cycling race that covers 198.5 kilometres from Seraing to Huy on April 18, 2018. 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 YORICK JANSENS / BELGA / AFP via Getty Images) / Belgium OUT