Kreuziger upsets favorites to win Amstel Gold Race
Roman Kreuziger of the Czech Republic attacked early and held off the favorites Sunday to win the Amstel Gold Race around the hills of the southern Netherlands for his first classic victory.
Two-time winner Philippe Gilbert of Belgium, who won the World Championships road race over a similar course last year, powered up the final climb of the steep Cauberg hill. But he could not...
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Tour of California announces 16 teams
Reigning world road race champion Philippe Gilbert and the BMC Racing Team are among 16 squads that have accepted invitations to the Tour of California in May.
Organizers of North America's largest cycling event announced Thursday that the Belgian rider will headline the team that's based in Santa Rosa, the Sonoma County town where the eight-stage tour will end May 19. Tyler...
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March 07, 2013
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Santos Tour Down Under, Stage 3: Gilbert Third
Santos Tour Down Under, Stage 3: Gilbert Third
BMC's Philippe Gilbert chased to the line Thursday at the Tour Down Under but he could not catch Stage 3 winner Tom-Jelte SlagterRead more ›
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January 24, 2013
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Gilbert Ready For First Race As World Champion
Gilbert Ready For First Race As World Champion
Philippe Gilbert proclaimed himself ready for his first race since winning the world road title during a pre-Il Lombardia press conference.
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September 28, 2012
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BMC Racing Team’s Gilbert Wins World Road Title
BMC Racing Team’s Gilbert Wins World Road Title
Belgium's Philippe Gilbert won the UCI world championship road race Sunday to become the fourth world road champion on the BMC Racing Team.
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September 23, 2012
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2012 Elite Men’s Road World Championships Results (Reuters)
2012 Elite Men’s Road World Championships Results (Reuters)
Favorite Philippe Gilbert duly delivered when he perfectly timed his final effort and won the cycling world championships road race...
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September 23, 2012
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Dog causes crash at Tour de France
A large black dog that crossed the road in front of Tour de France riders has caused a crash in the peloton involving Philippe Gilbert of Belgium and Denis Menchov of Russia.
All the racers who fell were able to resume. The crash occurred after 120 kilometers of Friday's 18th stage of the race between Blagnac and Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Gilbert, a former Liege-Bastogne-Liege winner...
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July 20, 2012
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