david gaudu David Gaudu is gearing up for an ambitious 2025. For years, the Groupama-FDJ climber has focused on the Tour de France , but this year he’s adding the Giro d’Italia to his schedule. It will be his first time tackling the Italian Grand Tour, but Gaudu is not planning a quiet debut. Additionally, it won’t be Remco Evenepoel, but Mikel Landa representing Soudal Quick-Step at the Giro. The last time the Basque rider competed in the Italian Grand Tour, he had great success.
The 28-year-old climber, who salvaged his last season with a sixth-place finish in the Vuelta a España, is taking a new approach this year. The Vuelta provided Gaudu with a boost , both physically and mentally. "During the Vuelta, I rediscovered my form and my place in the peloton," he told L’Équipe . Gaudu even broke personal records, and showed remarkable performance levels.
Text continues below photo. David Gaudu Gaudu did not want to go to Tour after contracting Covid
However, the lead-up to the Vuelta wasn’t without its challenges. Gaudu endured a tough end to 2023, which carried over into early 2024. "Before the Tour, there were times when I was really struggling and not at my usual level. I told myself to recover bit by bit and make the most of the next block," he said.
And that’s what he did, until illness disrupted his preparation. "I was regaining my sensations, and then bam, I caught Covid. A week before the Tour, I […]
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