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Valentin MadouasFrench professional road cyclist
Date of Birth: 12.07.1996
Country:  France |
Content:
- David Gaudu: Rising Star of French Cycling
- Professional Career
- Grand Tour Success
- Classic Victories
- National and WorldTour Victories
David Gaudu: Rising Star of French Cycling
Early Life and CareerDavid Gaudu, born on October 10, 1996, is a French professional road cyclist currently riding for UCI WorldTeam Groupama-FDJ. His father, Laurent Madouas, was also a professional cyclist, inspiring Gaudu to follow in his footsteps.
Professional Career
Gaudu's professional debut came in 2018 with a victory at the Paris-Bourges. Classified as a puncheur, he excels in one-day classics while also demonstrating strong climbing abilities.
Grand Tour Success
In 2019, Gaudu participated in the Giro d'Italia for the first time. He made his Tour de France debut in 2020, finishing 27th overall. In 2022, he achieved his first top-10 finish in a Grand Tour, placing 10th at the Tour de France.
Classic Victories
Gaudu's breakthrough season came in 2022, when he claimed his first podium finish in a classic by placing third at the Tour of Flanders. He went on to win two stages at the Tour de Luxembourg and triumphed at the Tour du Doubs.
National and WorldTour Victories
In 2023, Gaudu became the French national road race champion. Three months prior, he had finished second at Strade Bianche. In September, he secured his first victory at the UCI WorldTour level by winning a four-man sprint at the Bretagne Classic.
