'Dale Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 Weening puts in a huge turn on the front, while Burghardt shepherds Gilbert towards the front. The battle for positions is ferocious on this fast, fast descent to the foot of the Cauberg...
'Dale Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 Gerro' took a surprize win of Milan-San Remo a few years back His day again?
'Dale Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 Davide Rebellin (CCC Polsat) is also well-placed near the front as they approach the sharp left-hand turn into the Cauberg.
'Dale Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 QuickStep try to lead out Kwiatkowski at the base of the climb but it's Samuel Sanchez (BMC) who attacks first.
'Dale Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 Gerrans, Valverde and Kwiatkowski follow before a flagging Sanchez swings over...
'Dale Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 Philippe Gilbert surges to the front on the opposite side of the road, opening a decent gap in the big ring, just as he did at the Worlds in 2012.
'Dale Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 Gilbert crests the Cauberg with a small gap, and he doubles once the road straightens out. The Belgian is taking full advantage of this tailwind.
'Dale Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 Kwiatkowski is getting no support behind and Jelle Vanendert (Lotto) jumps over the top of the chasers in the race for second place.
'Dale Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 Just like in September 2012, Gilbert can afford to celebrate long before the finish line. With 400 metres to go he is already punching the air.
'Dale Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 Philippe Gilbert (BMC) crosses the line alone to win Amstel Gold Race for the third time, after victories in 2010 and 2011.
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