Thomas de Gendt Discussion Thread

[Gloin22]

Doubtful, Kwiatkowski already looks level above him.

 

[the asian]

Doubtful, Kwiatkowski already looks level above him.

IMO He's too young to be a leader yet. De Gendt is a better climber than Kwiaktowski too.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Doubtful, Kwiatkowski already looks level above him.

Lef would wan't to try and mold Kwia into a top cobbles star if possible. Thats priority one on the Steppers team. If the project fails, there are always stage races on the calendar.

 

[Gloin22]

IMO He's too young to be a leader yet. De Gendt is a better climber than Kwiaktowski too.

How so? He already led their team in the mental toughest GT with bigget media frenzy i.e. Le Tour where he came 11th in his first attempt..
Better climber ? 4th at Tirreno, 11th at Tour ( as well as the Ardennes which do involve sharp climbs ).

And before you came to say anything about Giro podium, we are talking about right now, not 2 years ago who was better.

From the season De Gendt shown, I wouldn't put any trust on him..

 

[The Hitch]

De Gendt has shown far better climbing ability and far better tt ability than Kwiatkowski. Also far better gt ability

 

[Gloin22]

De Gendt has shown far better climbing ability and far better tt ability than Kwiatkowski. Also far better gt ability

I am talking about now....

This year, no he didn't. and you never know if he'll come back to his old level. Where it's likely Kwiat will improve...

 

[Maaaaaaaarten]

I am talking about now....

This year, no he didn't. and you never know if he'll come back to his old level. Where it's likely Kwiat will improve...

Didn't you see De Gendt getting third in the flat TT in the TDF this year, behind Martin and Froome, beating Kwiatkowski by half a minute?

 

[Gloin22]

Didn't you see De Gendt getting third in the flat TT in the TDF this year, behind Martin and Froome, beating Kwiatkowski by half a minute?

Ummmmm and your point is ?

11. POL KWIATKOWSKI Michal OPQ 18'59"
96. BEL DE GENDT Thomas VCD 2h53'41

 

[Maaaaaaaarten]

Ummmmm and your point is ?

I'm just trying to bring across that De Gendt has actually shown this year that he is a very talented cyclist.

 

[Gloin22]

Notice that I said 'in the flat TT'

http://www.cqranking.com/men/asp/gen/race.asp?raceid=24039

I'm just trying to bring across that De Gendt has actually shown this year that he is a very talented cyclist.

Yes, he is. I am not saying he isn't.

But his climbing has been nowhere this season, and saying he should lead GC's where Uran isn't present at this moment is a joke.

 

[Maaaaaaaarten]

Yes, he is. I am not saying he isn't.

But his climbing has been nowhere this season, and saying he should lead GC's where Uran isn't present at this moment is a joke.

True, Kwiatkowski is probably a better horse to bet on for the sake of reliability. Nevertheless I reckon De Gendt deserves a free role to go stage hunting or see what is possible for the GC.

 

[maxmartin]

Eighty percent pay cut for De Gendt compared to previous contract

Will he make more money if he stayed with the old team but at a lower level?

http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/15576/Eighty-percent-pay-cut-for-De-Gendt-compared-to-previous-contract.aspx

 

[ElChingon]

Eighty percent pay cut for De Gendt compared to previous contract

Will he make more money if he stayed with the old team but at a lower level?

http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/15576/Eighty-percent-pay-cut-for-De-Gendt-compared-to-previous-contract.aspx

If he'd stayed with his old team he'd have to take a 100% pay cut, there is no Vacansoleil next year. 80% is better than 100%.

 

[maxmartin]

If he'd stayed with his old team he'd have to take a 100% pay cut, there is no Vacansoleil next year. 80% is better than 100%.

I thought they still have a team but at a lower level, and De Gendt had a contract with them until the end of the next year.

Now it makes sense he only signed one year, because he may get a much better deal later if he could perform this year.

 

[maxmartin]

haha I knew this would happen , but if de gendt want to enforce the contract, he probably should ride for his old manager at the second level.

Thomas de Gendt takes Vacansoleil-DCM to court

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/thomas-de-gendt-takes-vacansoleil-dcm-to-court

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

Since this would get lost between the chaos that is the stage thread: big props to this guy. He now has a stage on Stelvio and Ventoux. For not being a true climber, that's impressive!

 

[Samamba]

Brilliant win, saves the Tour for Lotto. Thanks, didn't expect this.
A bit sad that nobody cares about his win right now.

 

[BalearicBeats]

I am always amazed at how much he better he can be when he really sets his mind on something.

 

[El Pistolero]

Re:

Since this would get lost between the chaos that is the stage thread: big props to this guy. He now has a stage on Stelvio and Ventoux. For not being a true climber, that's impressive!

And a podium at the Giro. Many climbers who focus their career on finishing in the top ten in a GT have never achieved that, like Gesink, VDB2, Mollema (this might be his year though), Zubeldia, Tejay van Garderen, Kruijswijk, etc.

 

[Red Rick]

Shame that an amazing win for Thomas de Gendt is so overshadowed. Great win, was really rooting for him in that final sprint. Seems well on his way to the combativity award + KoM, as well as having a Tour stage in the bags. Combativity depends on the amount of punches Froome plans to give though.

 

[Popchu]

Re:

Brilliant win, saves the Tour for Lotto. Thanks, didn't expect this.

Why "thanks"?

 

[RedheadDane]

Beautiful win!

One for Stig!

 

[movingtarget]

Great win. Happy for him.

 

[Samamba]

6th place between these guys, great performance!

 

[SubiendoPuertos]

I would like to share this flash interview to know more about him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMaFuJpog-k