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Gloin22 said:Doubtful, Kwiatkowski already looks level above him.
Gloin22 said:Doubtful, Kwiatkowski already looks level above him.
the asian said:IMO He's too young to be a leader yet. De Gendt is a better climber than Kwiaktowski too.
The Hitch said:De Gendt has shown far better climbing ability and far better tt ability than Kwiatkowski. Also far better gt ability
Gloin22 said: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 said: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 said:Ummmmm and your point is ?
Maaaaaaaarten said: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.
Gloin22 said: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.
maxmartin said: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/1...r-De-Gendt-compared-to-previous-contract.aspx
ElChingon said: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%.
Buffalo Soldier said: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!
Why "thanks"?Samamba said:Brilliant win, saves the Tour for Lotto. Thanks, didn't expect this.