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2014 Wanty–Groupe Gobert season
Manager Jean-François Bourlaert
One-day victories 3
Stage race overall victories  –
Stage race stage victories 7
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The 2014 season for the Wanty–Groupe Gobert cycling team began in January at the La Tropicale Amissa Bongo. The team participated in UCI Continental Circuits and UCI World Tour events when given a wildcard invitation.

2014 roster

As of 25 February 2014.
Rider Date of birth
 Frederik Backaert (BEL) (1990-03-13) 13 March 1990 (age 34)
 Jerôme Baugnies (BEL) (1987-04-01) 1 April 1987 (age 37)
 Francis De Greef (BEL) (1985-02-02) 2 February 1985 (age 39)
 Tim De Troyer (BEL) (1990-08-11) 11 August 1990 (age 34)
 Laurens De Vreese (BEL) (1988-09-29) 29 September 1988 (age 36)
 Thomas Degand (BEL) (1986-05-13) 13 May 1986 (age 38)
 Jempy Drucker (LUX) (1986-09-03) 3 September 1986 (age 38)
 Jan Ghyselinck (BEL) (1988-02-24) 24 February 1988 (age 36)
 Jérôme Gilbert (BEL) (1984-01-22) 22 January 1984 (age 40)
 Grégory Habeaux (BEL) (1982-10-20) 20 October 1982 (age 42)
 Roy Jans (BEL) (1990-09-15) 15 September 1990 (age 34)
 Michel Kreder (NED) (1987-08-15) 15 August 1987 (age 37)
Rider Date of birth
 Wesley Kreder (NED) (1990-11-04) 4 November 1990 (age 34)
 Björn Leukemans (BEL) (1977-07-01) 1 July 1977 (age 47)
 Marco Minnaard (NED) (1989-04-11) 11 April 1989 (age 35)
 Danilo Napolitano (ITA) (1981-01-31) 31 January 1981 (age 43)
 Fréderique Robert (BEL) (1989-01-25) 25 January 1989 (age 35)
 Kevin Seeldraeyers (BEL) (1986-09-12) 12 September 1986 (age 38)
 Mirko Selvaggi (ITA) (1985-02-11) 11 February 1985 (age 39)
 Nico Sijmens (BEL) (1978-04-01) 1 April 1978 (age 46)
 Kevin Van Melsen (BEL) (1987-04-01) 1 April 1987 (age 37)
 James Vanlandschoot (BEL) (1978-08-26) 26 August 1978 (age 46)
 Frederik Veuchelen (BEL) (1978-09-04) 4 September 1978 (age 46)
Riders who joined the team for the 2014 season
Rider 2013 team
Frederik Backaert neo-pro (EFC-Omega Pharma-Quick Step)
Jérôme Baugnies ex-pro (ToWin-Josan)
Francis De Greef Lotto–Belisol
Laurens De Vreese Topsport Vlaanderen–Baloise
Jan Ghyselinck Cofidis
Michel Kreder Garmin–Sharp
Wesley Kreder Vacansoleil–DCM
Björn Leukemans Vacansoleil–DCM
Marco Minnaard neo-pro (Rabobank Development Team)
Fréderique Robert Lotto–Belisol
Kevin Seeldraeyers Astana
Mirko Selvaggi Vacansoleil–DCM
Nico Sijmens Cofidis
Frederik Veuchelen Vacansoleil–DCM
Riders who left the team during or after the 2013 season
Rider 2014 team
Steven Caethoven Decock-Woningbouw Vandekerkhove
Andy Cappelle Retired
Davy Commeyne Smartphoto
Will Routley Optum–Kelly Benefit Strategies
Staf Scheirlinckx Retired
Stefan van Dijk Retired
Jurgen Van Goolen Retired
Benjamin Verraes Josan-To Win
Nicolas Vogondy Retired

Season victories

Date Race Competition Rider Country Location
14 January La Tropicale Amissa Bongo, Stage 2 UCI Africa Tour  Jérôme Baugnies (BEL)  Gabon Oyem
15 January La Tropicale Amissa Bongo, Stage 3 UCI Africa Tour  Roy Jans (BEL)  Gabon Lambaréné
18 January La Tropicale Amissa Bongo, Stage 6 UCI Africa Tour  Fréderique Robert (BEL)  Gabon Port-Gentil
19 January La Tropicale Amissa Bongo, Stage 7 UCI Africa Tour  Fréderique Robert (BEL)  Gabon Libreville
19 January La Tropicale Amissa Bongo, Points classification UCI Africa Tour  Roy Jans (BEL)  Gabon
19 January La Tropicale Amissa Bongo, Mountains classification UCI Africa Tour  Marco Minnaard (NED)  Gabon
9 March Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen, Points classification UCI Europe Tour  Danilo Napolitano (ITA)  Belgium
16 March Omloop van het Waasland UCI Europe Tour  Danilo Napolitano (ITA)  Belgium Stekene
3 April Three Days of De Panne, Mountains classification UCI Europe Tour  Tim De Troyer (BEL)  Belgium
18 May Tour de Picardie, Teams classification UCI Europe Tour  France
25 May World Ports Classic, Teams classification UCI Europe Tour
28 May Tour des Fjords, Stage 1 UCI Europe Tour  Jérôme Baugnies (BEL)  Norway Ulvik
30 July Tour de Wallonie, Mountains classification UCI Europe Tour  Kevin Van Melsen (BEL)  Belgium
3 August Polynormande UCI Europe Tour  Jan Ghyselinck (BEL)  France Saint-Martin-de-Landelles
19 August Tour du Limousin, Stage 1 UCI Europe Tour  Björn Leukemans (BEL)  France Brive
22 August Tour du Limousin, Combination classification UCI Europe Tour  Francis De Greef (BEL)  France
29 August Tour du Poitou-Charentes, Mountains classification UCI Europe Tour  Kevin Van Melsen (BEL)  France
27 September Tour du Gévaudan Languedoc-Roussillon, Stage 1 UCI Europe Tour  Thomas Degand (BEL)  France Chanac
28 September Gooikse Pijl UCI Europe Tour  Roy Jans (BEL)  Belgium Gooik

Footnotes

  1. The riders on the squad were Danilo Napolitano, Tim De Troyer, Jempy Drucker, Grégory Habeaux, Wesley Kreder, Björn Leukemans, Fréderique Robert, and Frederik Veuchelen
  2. The riders on the squad were Danilo Napolitano, Frederik Backaert, Tim De Troyer, Laurens De Vreese, Roy Jans, Wesley Kreder, Fréderique Robert, and Frederik Veuchelen
  3. Race held in Belgium and the Netherlands.

References

  1. Farrand, Stephen (2 November 2013). "Wanty–Groupe Gobert team hoping to ride a Grand Tour in 2014". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  2. "WANTY — GROUPE GOBERT (WGG) - BEL". UCI Continental Circuits. Union Cycliste Internationale. Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  3. "De Vreese passe chez Wanty en 2014" [De Vreese going on at Wanty in 2014]. RTBF.be (in French). RTBF. 6 October 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  4. Shu, Matt (13 November 2013). "Ghyselinck joins Wanty-G(r)oupe Gobert". CyclingQuotes. JJnet.dk A/S. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  5. ^ "Michel Kreder leaves Garmin Sharp for Team Wanty-Groupe Gobert". Cyclingnews.com. Future plc. 17 October 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  6. ^ Been, José (1 October 2013). "Leukemans among Vacansoleil-DCM riders moving to Accent Jobs-Wanty". Cyclingnews.com. Future plc. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  7. Been, José (14 November 2013). "Kevin Seeldraeyers to Wanty-Groupe Gobert". Cyclingnews.com. Future plc. Retrieved 2 May 2014. Wanty-Groupe Gobert is completed by Laurens de Vreese (Topsport Vlaanderen), Fréderique Robert (Lotto-Belisol), Jérôme Baugnies (To Win-Josan) and Marco Minnaard (Rabobank Development Team).
  8. Farrand, Stephen (17 November 2013). "Wanty-Groupe Gobert confirm Seeldraeyers for 2014". Cyclingnews.com. Future plc. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  9. "Nico Sijmens en Michel Kreder tekenen voor Wanty-Groupe Gobert" [Nico Sijmens and Michel Kreder sign for Wanty-Groupe Gobert]. Het Nieuwsblad (in Dutch). Corelio. Belga. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  10. Collet, Loïc (28 November 2013). "Steven Caethoven: Etre le meilleur des amateurs" [Steven Caethoven: Being the best amateur]. Directvelo (in French). Association Le Peloton. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  11. Vanden Heede, Michel (16 November 2013). "Tijd om nieuwe weg in te slaan" [Time to open new path]. Het Nieuwsblad (in Dutch). Corelio. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  12. "Scheirlinckx, Barbe announce retirements". Cyclingnews.com. Future plc. 22 November 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  13. "Wielrenner Van Dijk stopt ermee" [Cyclist Van Dijk quits]. Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (in Dutch). Nederlandse Publieke Omroep. 18 November 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  14. "Jurgen Van Goolen stapt uit profpeloton" [Jurgen Van Goolen leaves professional peloton]. Sportwereld – Het Nieuwsblad (in Dutch). Corelio. 25 January 2014. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  15. Axelgaard, Emil (23 November 2013). "Former French champion Vogondy retires". CyclingQuotes. JJnet.dk A/S. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
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