I love cycling. All I wanted as a kid was to be a pro. I've followed the sport for 35 years and still love cycling. If I or millions of other fans could have Tom's palmares we would bite an arm off for it! The defining characteristic of Tom for me, is his beautiful riding style, all his power coming from his lower back and legs, no movement from his shoulders, to ride to two 2nd places same year at the Giro and Tour with his style to a dominant team Sky, is career defining, Tom was pure class, a master pedlaler. WTF happened to Tom, nothing but amazing things, he lit up the world of cycling , achieved great things with pure class. Well done and thank you Tom. Enjoy your new chapter.
I do feel like a lot is missing in what happened to Tom. Since his win in the Giro he increasingly felt the pressure of the public. He also gives the moment at 9:28 as a vibrant example. Tom saw himself as a bikerider and didn't want the pressure of the people and fans expecting great things. He was just someone who enjoyed riding his bike and the media attention prohibited him from doing that since he felt like he was not cycling for himself anymore but had to perform for others.
I loved the Tom Dumoulin era. He was always fun to watch and cheer for. I was bummed when he bowed out but I'm sure riding at the level is unbelievably difficult to maintain--both physically and mentally.
Forgotten ? Wouldn’t say that . In 2018, he came terribly close to several major wins but always came a little short. However, for consistency , this season was amazing . He made the podium in the Giro (Froome’s nuclear move ) and TDF . It’s not like he had amazing team (though he did win Giro the year before ) The world ITT he got a medal but no win. His best performance was that extremely extremely hard world Championship race . The one that Valverde won. ALL the top 5 struggled up the final ramp. Half wish that when he did catch up to them , that he kept up his attack even if Valverde had him anyway, but he’d have got at least 3rd . Amazing season despite not winning the big races . So much for being just a ITT man He’s won multiple stages in the Giro, TDF, and Vuelta and not necessarily ITT stages He won’t be forgotten by race fans
Karsten Kroon shed some light on what happened in a recent Bobby and Jens podcast. It’s a story of the dark side of what happens these days in teams and how it affects riders.
It’s life in any profession, any business or career, and it’s not unique to Sports. When the Rewards are outweighed by reduced “quality of life” due to what’s required to be optimally successful, satisfied or even happy. Especially true is when something else equal or greater becomes available or, has been there all along just waiting. It’s the media circus creating hyperbole for drama. When the reality is nothing close. The only person who knows the “truth” is Tom Dumoulin. Just my .2. Peace
i think after his crash and the problem with his knee, he couldn't get used to riding with pain and struggled to have the same motivation when training with the pain
Yes - that knee took a long time to heal and there were setbacks and infections along the way. Good to see him get that silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
At his size and natural weight, he basically needs to be anorexic to keep up with the climbers in the grand tours. That’s hard to keep up mentally. Plus, he was having his GI issues. The other issue is that tour organizers are shying away from TT’s because they are boring for fans to watch and hurt tv ratings. In any case, Dumoulin had a good career and some great accomplishments.
I saw Tommy cycling up the mountain while I was hauling straw on my back for the garlic harvest. In the middle of nowhere I called out, Dumoulin, go! Thailand november 2021. Tom didn’t go this season. The jab got to him.
In that picture at then beginning, you can see he’s virtually the same height as Wiggins. I think it’s more difficult for these guys to maintain gc form because a lot of their efforts year round are about body weight. Like, Wiggins really peaked once in his career for the tour win.
The way they chose to treat his knee injury and on top of that they way they (mis)treated his parasite 'issue' was his downfall. I've offered him better ways but who's going to listen to a simple red light therapy salesman and natural therapist right? indeed... so that's the actual story
Dumoulin was a winner on his terms. No fault for him "retiring early"......he'd had his career, was more or less satisfied with it, was realistic about it, and realized it was time for him to move on.
TD is a much more 'complex' personality than most bike-riders with many interests. When you hear him speak... he corrects his own obscure grammar mistakes when he speaks Dutch (who does that?); he was smart enough to go to Med School. He'll be around 'bicycles' somehow. I hope he'll gaive Lau ten Dam a call; he seems to have found his 'place' and I think Tom can find it as well.
@@abdul-kabiralegbe5660 Jan Janssen: Vuelta 1967, Tour 1968. Joop Zoetemelk : Vuelta 1979, Tour 1980. Dumoulin was the third dutchman to win a grand tour.
@@gladtobeangry Thanks. I'm hardly conversant with Vueltas, especially the older ones. That '68 Tour slipped my mind though. The blonde and sunglasses wearing Jansen got that victory right before the Merckx reign began. If I remember correctly, he was on the BIC team.
@@abdul-kabiralegbe5660 I just happened to watch a dutch documentary about Janssen this week, I'd have forgotten his Vuelta as well if it wasn't for that. Great character.
Tom won a Giro and finished second, finished second in the Tour, and was world champion in the ITT. That is a great career.
2nd in Tour and Giro in the SAME year really insane!
deze gast naar de haaien , spijtig genoeg
@@vincentkrause7097 that same season he deserved a medal at the worlds too. He nearly caught the top 4 up that horrible ramp - was a great race though
Exactly! When I saw that title I thought "WTF have have you done in pro cycling Mr Video man." Next!
yeah, I played pro cycling manager 2018 a long time (cause I didnt want to buy the same game every year), and Dumolin really robbed me some wins.
I used to love watching him race, not only a great cyclist but male model looks to go with it. All the best Tom.
I love cycling. All I wanted as a kid was to be a pro. I've followed the sport for 35 years and still love cycling. If I or millions of other fans could have Tom's palmares we would bite an arm off for it! The defining characteristic of Tom for me, is his beautiful riding style, all his power coming from his lower back and legs, no movement from his shoulders, to ride to two 2nd places same year at the Giro and Tour with his style to a dominant team Sky, is career defining, Tom was pure class, a master pedlaler. WTF happened to Tom, nothing but amazing things, he lit up the world of cycling , achieved great things with pure class. Well done and thank you Tom. Enjoy your new chapter.
Oh, those WONDERFUL rim brake bikes!
Love this WTF series. Great job.
I do feel like a lot is missing in what happened to Tom. Since his win in the Giro he increasingly felt the pressure of the public. He also gives the moment at 9:28 as a vibrant example. Tom saw himself as a bikerider and didn't want the pressure of the people and fans expecting great things. He was just someone who enjoyed riding his bike and the media attention prohibited him from doing that since he felt like he was not cycling for himself anymore but had to perform for others.
Always watched out for him and enjoyed his success when it arrived.
I loved the Tom Dumoulin era. He was always fun to watch and cheer for. I was bummed when he bowed out but I'm sure riding at the level is unbelievably difficult to maintain--both physically and mentally.
Forgotten ? Wouldn’t say that .
In 2018, he came terribly close to several major wins but always came a little short. However, for consistency , this season was amazing .
He made the podium in the Giro (Froome’s nuclear move ) and TDF . It’s not like he had amazing team (though he did win Giro the year before ) The world ITT he got a medal but no win.
His best performance was that extremely extremely hard world Championship race . The one that Valverde won. ALL the top 5 struggled up the final ramp. Half wish that when he did catch up to them , that he kept up his attack even if Valverde had him anyway, but he’d have got at least 3rd .
Amazing season despite not winning the big races . So much for being just a ITT man
He’s won multiple stages in the Giro, TDF, and Vuelta and not necessarily ITT stages
He won’t be forgotten by race fans
Great Video!🎉
Thank you good sir! 😁
What’s going on boys ☘️
heyyo! wouldn’t you agree that Ewan’s script for this viddy was brilliantly composed? i never cease to be impressed by his efforts.
Lol. Hope he gets into med school.
Wish him all the best.
Karsten Kroon shed some light on what happened in a recent Bobby and Jens podcast. It’s a story of the dark side of what happens these days in teams and how it affects riders.
It’s life in any profession, any business or career, and it’s not unique to Sports. When the Rewards are outweighed by reduced “quality of life” due to what’s required to be optimally successful, satisfied or even happy. Especially true is when something else equal or greater becomes available or, has been there all along just waiting. It’s the media circus creating hyperbole for drama. When the reality is nothing close. The only person who knows the “truth” is Tom Dumoulin. Just my .2. Peace
Can you give us a synopsis, for those of us who don’t understand Dutch?
Pogacar happened to TomDom in that final TT of the 2020 TDF
Kiss My Dick 🤣🤣 y'all europeos from Colombia 🤣🤣🤣
if the Froome did not do a Landis...
i think after his crash and the problem with his knee, he couldn't get used to riding with pain and struggled to have the same motivation when training with the pain
Yes - that knee took a long time to heal and there were setbacks and infections along the way. Good to see him get that silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
Lost heart, purpose, meaning of it all. It happens. He will find something else and channel his talents elsewhere. Peace
As a dutch,
Amazing recap of his awesome career, however, you forgot to mention his amazing and unexpected silver medal at the 2021 olympics TT
watch again.
At his size and natural weight, he basically needs to be anorexic to keep up with the climbers in the grand tours. That’s hard to keep up mentally. Plus, he was having his GI issues. The other issue is that tour organizers are shying away from TT’s because they are boring for fans to watch and hurt tv ratings. In any case, Dumoulin had a good career and some great accomplishments.
I love these What the Fuck Happened series
Thanks Tom for all this moments !!! 😊
100 years from now: WTF Happened to thecyclingdane?
Easy to know🤣🤣🤣🤣 la Mutación de ser croner a ganar grandes vueltas 🤔 doping 🤣 🤣🤣
@@alexxrodriguezr8254 hahaha
I saw Tommy cycling up the mountain while I was hauling straw on my back for the garlic harvest. In the middle of nowhere I called out, Dumoulin, go! Thailand november 2021. Tom didn’t go this season. The jab got to him.
There are guys like Tom and guys like Valverde
all athletes will come to a point they need to retire from the sport and a new younger generations will take over, Tom had a good impressive career.
In that picture at then beginning, you can see he’s virtually the same height as Wiggins. I think it’s more difficult for these guys to maintain gc form because a lot of their efforts year round are about body weight. Like, Wiggins really peaked once in his career for the tour win.
My favorite rider...
The way they chose to treat his knee injury and on top of that they way they (mis)treated his parasite 'issue' was his downfall. I've offered him better ways but who's going to listen to a simple red light therapy salesman and natural therapist right? indeed... so that's the actual story
Dumoulin was a winner on his terms. No fault for him "retiring early"......he'd had his career, was more or less satisfied with it, was realistic about it, and realized it was time for him to move on.
TD is a much more 'complex' personality than most bike-riders with many interests. When you hear him speak... he corrects his own obscure grammar mistakes when he speaks Dutch (who does that?); he was smart enough to go to Med School. He'll be around 'bicycles' somehow. I hope he'll gaive Lau ten Dam a call; he seems to have found his 'place' and I think Tom can find it as well.
@@dutchreagan3676agree man was clever and fun to watch
oh who is this tommie dommie fellow? shame he retired, he probably would’ve been good if he stuck with it 😂
what about the rumor he just ended it because taking part in Operation Aderlass
Good to hear Carlton Kirby :-)
Great story
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome legend still. And fast on the road with shoes as well. Proper 1/2 marathon runner...
One of my Favorite riders!!! He will be missed..
Aderlass
I hate this title....
Outstanding rider!! Holland only Grand tour winner….. but I could be wrong 😄 AND nothing wrong with his 2018 year either!!
Zootemelk (TdF 1980). There may be others.🤷
@@abdul-kabiralegbe5660 Jan Janssen: Vuelta 1967, Tour 1968. Joop Zoetemelk : Vuelta 1979, Tour 1980. Dumoulin was the third dutchman to win a grand tour.
@@gladtobeangry Thanks. I'm hardly conversant with Vueltas, especially the older ones. That '68 Tour slipped my mind though. The blonde and sunglasses wearing Jansen got that victory right before the Merckx reign began. If I remember correctly, he was on the BIC team.
@@abdul-kabiralegbe5660 I just happened to watch a dutch documentary about Janssen this week, I'd have forgotten his Vuelta as well if it wasn't for that. Great character.