Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Groupama - FDJ 2025 preview
Feb 13, 2025
Get ready for a deep dive into the world of cycling! Hear about the dynamics of the Groupama-FDJ team and the emotional challenges riders face. A review of their 2024 performance sparks discussions on young talents like Maduaz and Gregoire. The complexities of team changes, market values of cyclists, and their impacts on strategy are dissected with a dose of humor. Plus, don't miss the light-hearted take on the quirks of cyclist heights and their fitting in with the crowd!
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Groupama-FDJ's 2024 Grand Tour Performance
- Groupama-FDJ's 2024 Grand Tour performances were underwhelming.
- Their Giro performance is forgettable, their Tour de France was poor, and only the Vuelta saw some success with Godou.
Mixed Results for Groupama-FDJ in 2024
- While Groupama-FDJ had three World Tour wins, their Tour de France performance was very poor.
- Godou's 6th place in the Vuelta was a highlight, showing his strength in the final week.
Romain Gregoire's Progress and Potential
- Romain Gregoire, at 22, showed promise but didn't significantly progress in punchy one-day races.
- He secured good results in smaller races and a stage win in Basque Country, but lacked consistency in major events like Quebec.