David Gaudu is one of the strongest riders of Groupama–FDJ. He has already secured a bronze in the sixth stage of the tour and holds 5th position in GC.
In an interview, he was asked about his experience so far in the tour, to which he replied, “I felt pretty good in the mountains. I was just behind the very best, Pogačar and Vingegaard. That gives me a lot of motivation.”
When asked how he plans to defeat Pogacar, he said, “Even isolated on the pavé, he was very strong. You never know. He could crack. Nobody is immune to a jour sans. But for now, I think he’s the strongest rider. I think a lot of teams are also wondering how to dethrone him, and I don’t have the answer either.”
With the tour entering its second phase in the Alps, its time for climbers to shine, and Gaudu is ready to show his strength .“I’m looking forward to getting into the Alps, my favorite mountain range. It’s an area that I know almost off by heart,” said Gaudu.
He concluded, “I’ve already won races à la pedale in front of the best riders, whether that’s against Pogačar, Vingegaard or the Ineos arsenal. I believe in the principle that every rider is beatable one day, and it’s about waiting for the right moment for yourself.”
