Philippe Gilbert fined for riding outside during coronavirus lockdown

The Monument winner said he wanted to ‘get a breath of fresh air'

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Monument winner Philippe Gilbert has been fined breaking Monaco’s coronavirus lockdown rules and riding outside.

The Lotto-Soudal rider said he had intended to ride laps of an 11-kilometre loop, but was issued a €100 (£87) fine for violating the quarantine rules.

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