Thomas De Gendt
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Volta a Catalunya 2021: Solo triumph De Gendt, Yates seals GC win
Door Harmen Lustig Thomas De Gendt wins the final stage of the Volta a Catalunya ahead of Matej Mohoric, while Adam Yates seals the overall victory.
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Tour de France 2019: De Gendt solos to victory, Alaphippe regains maillot jaune
Door Harmen Lustig The 8th stage of the Tour de France is a challenging ride with seven intermediate climbs, while the altitude gain amounts to 3,750 metres. Breakaway rider Thomas De Gendt solos to an impressive victory, while Julian Alpahilippe moves back into the…
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Volta a Catalunya 2019: De Gendt wins 1st stage solo
Door Harmen Lustig The Volta a Catalunya serves a mountainous race with almost 3,100 vertical metres on its first day. Thomas De Gendt wins the race with a long-range attack. Obviously, the Flemish attacker is the first GC leader.
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Tour de Romandie 2018 Stage 2: De Gendt solos to victory, Roglic still leader
Door Martijn Ophorst The 2nd stage of the Tour de Romandie travels over two intermediate peaks. The last one is crested with 60 kilometres remaining, while the finale is played out on the flat. Thomas De Gendt is the strongest man of a five-man breakaway and the…
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Volta a Catalunya 2018 Stage 3: De Gendt solos to leader's jersey
Door Martijn Ophorst Due to harsh weather, the Volta a Catalunya's 3rd stage has been altered from a high altitude finish in Vallter 2000 to a false flat arrival in Camprodon. The route amounts to 153 kilometres and takes in two intermediate climbs. Thomas De Gendt…
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Vuelta 2017: De Gendt outsprints lead group in Gijón, Froome still leader
Door Martijn Ophorst In the 19th stage of La Vuelta the riders travel over four peaks to a downhill finish in Gijón. Thomas De Gendt is the best rider of a huge break away. The Flemish rider wins a thrilling finale with a strong power sprint. Chris Froome finishes…
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Critérium du Dauphiné 2017: De Gendt solos to victory and leader's jersey
Door Martijn Ophorst The Critérium du Dauphiné opens with a hilly stage from Saint Étienne back to Saint Étienne. Thomas De Gendt is the best rider in the early break and he soloes to victory. The Flemish powerhouse is the first overall leader.
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Tour de France 2016 Stage 12: De Gendt wins at Ventoux - chaotic finale for GC men, Froome retains in lead
Door Martijn Ophorst At 178 kilometres, stage 12 in the Tour de France leads from Montpellier to the Mont Ventoux. Due to winds in excess of 100kph at the top the finish has been relocated to Chalet Reynard, yet the closing climb still is a 10 kilometres monster at a…
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Volta a Catalunya 2016: De Gendt wins Queen Stage, Quintana new leader
Door Martijn Ophorst Stage 4 in the Volta a Catalunya truly is the Queen Stage. Two climbs in the 'especial' category, while the finish climb brings pure cycling biss. Weening almost solos to victory, but De Gendt takes over with 2 kilometres left. Quintana…