Gilbert WINS Liege-Bastogne-Liège

LIÈGE, Belgium (AP) — the Belgian Philippe Gilbert shook off brothers Frank and Andy Schleck in an uphill sprint to win the Liege-Bastogne-Liège classic on Sunday, the fourth victory in two weeks.Gilbert, who come from the victories in the race and Amstel Gold Brabant arrow last week and the Walloon arrow on Wednesday proved unstoppable with a final burst of energy on the final straight when the hill Dominating. there through the woods of Southern Belgium, where he grew upGilbert finished the race, (158-Mile) 255-kilometre, the oldest and one of the most prestigious cycling classic, in 6 hours, 13 minutes and 18 seconds in accordance with provisional timings. "This is by far the best day of my career, "said Gilbert 28-year-old. "It will be difficult to do better. I was savoring every moment. "Gilbert's rhythm in the hills, the destructive strength in sprints and relentless stamina dashed intensity made Gilbert by far the most successful rider this season. "It is as if it had no pedals, "leader Dirk De Wolf said. "Went so smoothly."Basking in splendid sunshine and Tour de France temperatures in the high 20s Celsius (low 80s Fahrenheit), which is a favourite is allowed to dominate the early breakaway but trapped with about 20 kilometers (12 miles) to go Brothers Schleck of Luxembourg.Gilbert, fellow Belgian rider Greg Van Avermaet broke away in the penultimate Hill and quickly built up a 50-second lead with only steep Saint-Nicolas hill, about six kilometers (four miles) from the line to go. Gilbert attacked on the final and only Frank Schleck could stay with him after negotiations the climb, but Andy Schleck managed to make up lost ground and to return to the front. Gilbert settled in between the two brothers, retaining the leader to control and monitor each other to make sure that it does not break away behind our backs turned to the. once the final straight, Gilbert turned on the power and easily raced each victoryfinger, before kissing the sky holds upright as he crossed the line.Frank Schleck crossed the line ahead of his brother, Roman Kreuziger of Czech Republic in fourth place, followed by the Colombian Rigoberto Uran and Chris Dane Sorensen. The race was the last of the spring classics, which were marked by the Belgian riders. Nick Nuyens has won the tour of Flanders and Johan van Summeren took the Paris-Roubaix, before Gilbert began running WINS.

Gilbert WINS Amstel Gold Race Title again

VALKENBURG, Netherlands (AP) — Philippe Gilbert successfully defended the title Amstel Gold Race on Sunday, edging Joaquim Rodriguez and Simon Gerrans, Gilbert of Australia, who last week claimed the Fleche Brabanconne-race, led a group of 15 riders charged past Andy Schleck on the final climb before overtaking Rodriguez fierce pace of 500 meters (yards) to The end of the line. Belgian rider becomes only the second in the history of the struggle to win two straight titles. Dutchman Jan Raas won four times between 1977 and 1980. "The format was there, I knew the team was good and the plan was to start my exercise during the last three kilometers, "Gilbert said. "I was calm." Gilbert mounted the challenge for the Tour de France winner with 11 kilometers Schleck (7 miles) before calling in the past remains a noticeably surprised Rodriquez in a final stretch. 28-year old Belgian rider said the aim was to win, alsonext week Liège-Bastogne-Liège Race. "Have different tribes, "Gilbert said. "I think it is even harder, Liège.Rabobank rider Robert Gesink said he was disappointed to finish ninth after a dismal performance in last of the breed when there are 32 by Gilbert "the man to beat."