"I emptied my mind and put everything in" - David Gaudu takes first win in nearly two years at Tour du Jura
CyclingSaturday, 13 April 2024 at 16:30
For the first time since the 2022 Critérium du Dauphiné, David Gaudu crossed the line with his arms aloft in victory this Saturday afternoon at the Tour du Jura.
Just a day after finishing third behind his young teammate, Lenny Martinez at the Classic Grand Besançon Doubs, Gaudu continued Groupama - FDJ's strong performances in the France this season with a powerful victory at the Tour du Jura courtesy of a brutal attack on the final climb that left rivals such as Guillaume Martin in his dust.
"I didn't ask myself any questions. To regain confidence, you have to let yourself go," the 27-year-old Frenchman reflected post-stage. "I emptied my mind and put everything in. Thanks to the team."
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- Maybe his knee injury and subsequent power loss on that leg. Otherwise, there is no reason why Wout can't score a win this season.
KerisVroom18-04-2025 - Sure, hopefully Islam will work out for the best. There's a first time for everything.bobo18-04-2025
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- Not too fast. An hour faster than 40 years ago with far better surfaces, equipment and nutrition plus it was dry and had the wind behind a lot of the time.JWB18-04-2025
- I’m pretty sure they have their priorities in a good order and they both seem to be the opposite of those who try to dictate their beliefs onto others,Mistermaumau18-04-2025
- Anything else would be discriminatory towards certain types of riders.Mistermaumau18-04-2025
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- absolutely! Emotional "wounds" are the most complicated and difficult to heal (if they heal at all). I hope these are journalistic exaggerations and none of the Visma leaders suffer this kind of emotional wounds.
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