Philippe Gilbert

1. Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: Winners and records

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   First held in 1945, Omloop het Nieuwsblad marks the start of the European classics season. Cyclingstage.com brings you the records and recent winners.

2. Tour of Flanders: Winners and records

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   The Tour of Flanders is one of cycling's 5 Monuments. It is of huge importance to Belgian riders, teams, sponsors and of course the massive crowds of Flemish cycling fanatics that line the route each year. Therefore, no surprise that Flemish…

3. Paris - Roubaix: Winners and records

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   Paris-Roubaix is one of the oldest cycling classics. The 'Hell of the North', as it is often referred to, is one of the toughest races on the cycling calender and suits the strong men of the peloton. It is therefore no surprise that Belgians have…

4. Brabantse Pijl: Winners and records

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   The Brabantse Pijl dates back to 1961. Originally, it was a race for cobbled specialists, but in recent years, the course has become more hill-oriented. Cyclingstage.com brings you recent winners and record holders.

5. Amstel Gold Race: Winners and records

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   The Amstel Gold Race is the biggest classic held in The Netherlands and kicks off a series of three Classics in the Ardennes region. Cyclingstage.com presents the records and recent winners.

6. La Flèche Wallonne: Winners and records

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   The Flèche Wallonne is a classic in the Ardennes featuring the infamous Wall of Huy, which is to be climbed several times. In recent years, the race is sandwiched between the Amstel Gold Race and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. With the inaugural race…

7. World Cycling Championships: Winners and records

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   The World Championships are usually held at the end of the season and the winner wears the rainbow jersey for a whole year. Cyclingstage.com brings you the recent winners and records of the road race.

8. Vuelta 2019: Gilbert brings breakaway home in Bilbao, Roglic stays leader

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Philippe Gilbert is the best attacker in the breakaway. The Walloon strikes on the 2.2 kilometres climb at 12.2% in the finale before he holds off the chasers in the descent into Bilbao. Primoz Roglic stays in the GC lead.

9. Paris - Roubaix 2019: Gilbert outsprints Politt in Roubaix Velodrome

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Philippe Gilbert wins Paris-Roubaix. The Walloon outsprints Nils Politt in a two-up sprint in the Roubaix Velodrome to pocket his fourth Monument. Yves Lampaert finishes in third.

10. Tour de Suisse 2017: Sprint victory Philippe Gilbert, Stefan Küng new leader

    Door Martijn Ophorst

    In the 2nd stage of the Tour de Suisse the riders race a hilly local circuit in Cham. Leader Rohan Dennis crashes and his team mate Stefan Küng is the new leader, while Philippe Gilbert sprints to victory.

11. Amstel Gold Race 2017: Gilbert bests Kwiatkowski in sprint-à-deux

    Door Martijn Ophorst

    At 261 kilometres, the Amstel Gold Race takes in 35 sharp hills. Gilbert and Kwiatkowski forge clear from the front group on the last climb, Bemelerberg. Four-time winner Gilbert outsprints one-time winner Kwiat on the line.

12. Tour of Flanders 2017: Heroic solo victory Philippe Gilbert

    Door Martijn Ophorst

    The Tour of Flanders ignites on the Muur van Geraardsbergen with a Tom Boonen attack. His team mate Philippe Gilbert joins him to go solo on Oude Kwaremont with 55 kilometres to go. He powers on to the win, while Van Avermaet outsprints Terpstra…

13. Giro 2015 Stage 18: Gilbert solos to victory, Contador cements lead (again)

    Door Martijn Ophorst

    Stage 18 leads to the beautiful Lago Maggiore. With 35 km's left the steep Monte Ologno is crested. In hilly terrain at the high plateau Gilbert attacks in the front group and he drops to the win. Contador leaves his competition on the lower…

14. Giro 2015 Stage 12: Gilbert climbs to win, Contador cements GC lead

    Door Martijn Ophorst

    Stage 12 is mostly flat, but the finale offers a series of nasty hills. The finish is at the top of a short and steep climb and it is there Philippe Gilbert launches his attack and he powers to the win. Contador finishes second and puts serious…

15. Amstel Gold Race 2014: Gilbert back in charge!

    Door Harmen Lustig

    Philip Gilbert is back! The Belgian dominated the Cauberg as he did in the 2010 and 2011 Amstel Gold Race, as well as the 2012 World Championships. In this form, who would rule him out of repeating his Ardennes triple of 2011?