Vanendert is a climber.
No surprise.
He lost a couple of years because of injuries.
Look at his U23 results in 2006.
He won a stage on Guzet-Neige in Ronde de l'Isard d'Ariège, U23 2006.
3rd Overall, Giro delle Regione (U23)
5th World U23 Road Race Championship...