For Ryan Gibbons, the purpose of racing is to win. As a first year neo-pro with Dimension Data, Gibbons has struggled to adapt to shift his mindset to one focused on development and growth.
A stage and overall win at the Tour de Langkawi served two purposes earlier in the season. The win lessened any pressure to perform but also whetted the appetite for the 23-year-old.
Telling Cyclingnews that "If I am not winning, I am not happy", Gibbons explained that eight months into his pro career he is "content" but still wants more from season 2017.
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"I feel like am just always knocking on the door and I'd be properly gutted and disappointed if I couldn't get a result in Europe before the end of the year," Gibbons told Cyclingnews.
A highlight for Gibbons in his first year with Dimension Data was a call up to the Giro d'Italia squad. Despite late notice and the team having several other aims ahead of Gibbon's sprint ambitions, the South African recorded five top-ten results before abandoning the race after stage 15.
Beside Langkawi where Gibbons finished top five on six of the eight stages, the Giro has been his most consistent race and hinted at his potential as a Grand Tour sprinter.
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