DAVID
GAFFNEY
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David's Story
Words: Chad Childers
Date: 10 February 2025
David Gaffney arrives as a dynamic and determined rider who enjoyed a highly successful 2025 season, highlighted by strong climbing performances and consistent results in stage races. His ability to handle repeated hard efforts made him one of the most reliable young riders in his cohort.
Palmares
2025
2nd Stage Gipuzkoa Klasikoa
1st Mountains Classification Gipuzkoa Klasikoa
4th GC La Ronde des Vallées
Previous Highlights
3rd European Continental Championships Junior Road Race
Gaffney’s climbing strength and resilience over multi-day races make him well suited to U23 stage racing and aggressive race scenarios.
“David has proven he can perform day after day in difficult races,” said Axel Merckx. “He is tough, focused, and very motivated. We believe he fits extremely well within our development structure.”
In the news
RESULTS: Giro Valle d'Aosta - Stage 1
Here are the results for Stage 1 of Giro Valle d'Aosta <br><br> 12th - Adam Rafferty <br> 24th - David Gaffney <br> 59th - Giacomo Serangeli <br> 63rd - Vinnie Manion <br> 103rd - Kieran Gordge <br>
RESULTS: Giro Next Gen Stage 5
Here are the results for Stage 5 of Giro Next Gen: <br><br> 29th - Adam Rafferty <br> 38th - Jed Smithson <br> 106th - Daneil Moreira <br> 107th - Ben Wiggins <br> 115th - Will Holmes <br> DNF - David Gaffney (injury) <br>
RESULTS: Giro Next Gen Stage 3
Here are the results for Stage 3 of Giro Next Gen: <br><br> 21st - Adam Rafferty <br> 55th - Jed Smithson <br> 56th - Ben Wiggins <br> 122nd - Daniel Moreira <br> 132nd - David Gaffney <br> 145th - Wil Holmes <br>
RESULTS: Giro Next Gen Stage 2
Here are the results for Stage 2 of Giro Next Gen: <br><br> 8th - Jed Smithson <br> 36th - Daniel Moreira <br> 46th - Ben Wiggins <br> 61st - David Gaffney <br> 80th - Adam Rafferty <br> 143rd - Wil Holmes <br>
