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: Liege-Bastogne-Liege Espoirs
Here are the final results for Liege-Bastogne-Liege Espoirs general classifcation:
23rd Rafferty <br> 30th Holmes <br> 39th Gaffney <br> 47th Serangeli <br> DNF Gordge <br> DNF Verbrugge <br>
RESULTS: Giro del Belvedere
Here are the final results for Giro del Belvedere general classifcation:
Giro del Belvedere 11th Gaffney <br> 42nd Holmes <br> 49th Serangeli <br> 77th Sambinello <br> DNF Gordge <br>
RESULTS: Trofeo Piva
Here are the final results for Trofeo Piva: <br><br> 18th Rafferty <br> 27th Holmes <br> 52nd Gaffney <br> 53rd Gordge <br> DNF Sambinello <br>
RESULTS: General Classifcation - Rhodes Tour
Here are the final results for Tour of Rhodes general classifcation: <br><br> 2nd Rafferty <br> 10th Wiggins <br> 34th Moreira < br> 36th Holmes <br> 37th Gaffney <br> DNF Serangeli <br>
