Philippe Gilbert
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Philippe Gilbert (born July 5, 1980 in Verviers) is a Belgian road racing cyclist, known as a climbing specialist. A professional rider since 2003, Gilbert rides on the 2006 UCI ProTour for the Française des Jeux squad.
In 2004, he represented his country and participated in the men's road race at the Summer Olympics. He participated in the 2005 Tour de France.
Major Results
- 2006 – Française des Jeux
- 1st, Stage 2 – Dauphiné Libéré
- * Maillot jaune general classification leader (after Stages 2 and 3)
- * Maillot vert points classification leader (after Stage 2)
- * Maillot bleu combined classification leader (after Stages 2 and 3)
- 1st – Omloop "Het Volk"
- 2nd – GP d'Ouverture La Marseillaise
- 2nd – Trophee des Grimpeurs
- 2nd – Memorial Samyn
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