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Hugo Koblet said:You want him to ride two GT's in his first season as a neo-pro and before he turns 21?Tonton said:No surprise here: David Gaudu is the next French hope, superb rider. Can he make it to the next level? Be more than a Barguil? How will he develop? I hope he rides the Giro in support for Tibopino and gains experience. Then, Vuelta and a stage?
He just turned 20. I've made up my mind. You know what makes sense? Not riding any GT next year. Go stage hunting in Pais Vasco or in the Dauphine. Maybe ride Liege. Fill up the rest with smaller races. First GT can wait a year I think. Vuelta used to be a great place to start. Now it doesn't seem like that.Tonton said:The TdF for Gaudu would make some sense. Go for a stage win, but what would happen next is terrifying: he would become the next "chouchou" of the French public, then the circus begins...yikes :surprised: .
I could imagine the Giro with Pinot as a learning opportunity or the Vuelta with Reichenbach. Even then, that's far fetched. True that Madiot will protect him.
You're right, baring injury and a last minute entry. But I'm all pumped up and over-excited . I hope that French cycling will be back where it belongs in '17 (that is at the top of the World ) and I truly think that he's special...I can't wait.Red Rick said:He just turned 20. I've made up my mind. You know what makes sense? Not riding any GT next year. Go stage hunting in Pais Vasco or in the Dauphine. Maybe ride Liege. Fill up the rest with smaller races. First GT can wait a year I think. Vuelta used to be a great place to start. Now it doesn't seem like that.Tonton said:The TdF for Gaudu would make some sense. Go for a stage win, but what would happen next is terrifying: he would become the next "chouchou" of the French public, then the circus begins...yikes :surprised: .
I could imagine the Giro with Pinot as a learning opportunity or the Vuelta with Reichenbach. Even then, that's far fetched. True that Madiot will protect him.
Valv.Piti said:He's dutchRed Rick said:Forgot to mention. Sam Oomen
Tonton said:You're right, baring injury and a last minute entry. But I'm all pumped up and over-excited . I hope that French cycling will be back where it belongs in '17 (that is at the top of the World ) and I truly think that he's special...I can't wait.Red Rick said:He just turned 20. I've made up my mind. You know what makes sense? Not riding any GT next year. Go stage hunting in Pais Vasco or in the Dauphine. Maybe ride Liege. Fill up the rest with smaller races. First GT can wait a year I think. Vuelta used to be a great place to start. Now it doesn't seem like that.Tonton said:The TdF for Gaudu would make some sense. Go for a stage win, but what would happen next is terrifying: he would become the next "chouchou" of the French public, then the circus begins...yikes :surprised: .
I could imagine the Giro with Pinot as a learning opportunity or the Vuelta with Reichenbach. Even then, that's far fetched. True that Madiot will protect him.