Gilbert Wins Belgian National Title
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June 26, 2016 – Philippe Gilbert won his second Belgian road race title on Sunday ahead of Tim Wellens and Greg Van Avermaet.
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The one-day classics specialist broke clear of the peloton with 30km left alongside Wellens before triumphing in a two-up sprint for the line.
The 33-year-old BMC rider was also Belgian champion in 2011, a year before winning the world title.
