Alejandro Valverde and Philippe Gilbert abandon Yorkshire World Championships men's road race
The Belgian was brought down by a crash with 120km
Philippe Gilbert
Nationality: Belgian
Date of birth: July 5, 1982
Height: 183cm
Weight: 70kg
Team: Deceuninck–Quick-Step
Twitter: @PhilippeGilbert
Philippe Gilbert is a Classics specialist who races for Deceuninck–Quick-Step.
In 2012, he won the UCI road world championship race, wearing the rainbow stripes for a year.
Other notable wins he has to his name include Paris–Roubaix (2019), Tour of Flanders (2017), Liège–Bastogne–Liège (2011) and an impressive four victories at the Amstel Gold Race (2010, 2011, 2014, 2017).
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Philippe Gilbert wins from breakaway on stage 12 of the Vuelta a España 2019
The Belgian attacked late on and just held off his chasers to take victory
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Philippe Gilbert signs with Lotto-Soudal for three years
Philippe Gilbert will be leaving Quick-Step for a three-year deal with Belgian rivals Lotto-Soudal.
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Victor Campenaerts could leave Lotto-Soudal to make room for Philippe Gilbert and John Degenkolb
The Hour Record holder apparently turned down an increased offer earlier this season as he decided to wait because other teams were showing interest
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Lotto-Soudal line up move for Philippe Gilbert after non-selection for Tour de France, according to reports
A number of teams reportedly phoned the Belgian after news broke of his omission from Deceuninck - Quick-Step's Tour de France squad
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Philippe Gilbert describes his 'great disappointment' at missing out on Tour de France spot
The Belgian rode a solid spring campaign but was not selected for what would have been his 10th Tour de France appearance
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Philippe Gilbert to miss selection for Tour de France 2019, says report
Philippe Gilbert will be a reserve rider for the Belgian team, reports L'Equipe
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'Why should I think about stopping now?' says Philippe Gilbert amid uncertainty over new contract
Gilbert says he will not speak in the media about a new contract, unlike his team boss Patrick Lefevere
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Here are the top 10 hissy fits thrown by professional cyclists
When cyclists lose their temper, it can have comical outcomes
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Philippe Gilbert wins Paris-Roubaix 2019 in velodrome sprint finish
The former world champion wins his fourth different Monument
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'It had to happen today': Philippe Gilbert says Flanders disappointment drove him on to Paris-Roubaix victory
The Belgian says he put a lot of pressure on himself to deliver a result in Roubaix
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'I really believed I could do it' - Philippe Gilbert wins first race back after Tour de France crash
Philippe Gilbert (Quick-Step Floors) won the GP d'Isbergues in a "crazy" comeback after suffering a broken kneecap at the Tour de France.
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Philippe Gilbert returns to racing just two months after shocking Tour de France crash
Philippe Gilbert will make an unexpected return to racing this year, just two months after a dramatic Tour de France crash.
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Philippe Gilbert hoping for race return before end of 2018 season after Tour de France crash
The Belgian is aiming for a return to racing at one-day Classic Paris-Tours
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Philippe Gilbert diagnosed with broken knee cap... which he rode with for 59km at the Tour de France
Although he has now been forced to abandon, Philippe Gilbert still finished stage 16 of the Tour de France after a heavy crash saw him break his knee cap.
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Philippe Gilbert abandons Tour de France 2018 after stage 16 descent crash
The former world champion abandons through injury while team-mate Tim Declerq quits through illness
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Philippe Gilbert: 'I've been in Sagan's situation... you've just got to ride smarter and stronger'
Gilbert says he empathises with Sagan's situation, but says he shouldn't be so vocal in his complaints
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Niki Terpstra and Philippe Gilbert complete one-two for Quick-Step Floors in Le Samyn
Mid-week Belgian race Le Samyn sees Quick-Step Floors create a decisive split in the peloton, and ultimately occupy the top two steps on the podium
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Philippe Gilbert focused on Roubaix and Milan-San Remo glory in 'strive for five' quest
Four-time monument winner looking to add French and Italian monument victories to his palmares
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100 Best Road Riders of 2017: #10 Philippe Gilbert
Philippe Gilbert is number 10 in our countdown of the 100 Best Road Riders of 2017
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Philippe Gilbert targets Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix as he looks to win all five Monuments
After winning the Tour of Flanders in 2017, Philippe Gilbert will set his sights on victories in Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix over the next two years.
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Greg Van Avermaet and Philippe Gilbert lead Belgium super-squad for Worlds road race
With both an Olympic champion and a former World Champion in the ranks, could this be the team to win the Worlds?
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Philippe Gilbert commits future to Quick-Step Floors with two-year contract extension
Philippe Gilbert will ride for Quick-Step Floors until at least 2019 after agreeing a two-year contract extension with the Belgian team.
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Illness forces Philippe Gilbert out of Tour de France
Philippe Gilbert (Quick-Step Floors) has been forced to abandon the Tour de France ahead of stage 15 after suffering with viral gastroenteritis.
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Philippe Gilbert sprints to victory on stage two of the Tour de Suisse as Rohan Dennis loses lead
Race leader Rohan Dennis ceded his lead to his team-mate Stefan Küng after a crash towards the end of stage two of the Tour de Suisse
