More contenders for Ardennes classics this year, warns Gilbert

Phillipe Gilbert getting ready for the trophy presentation

Phillipe Gilbert getting ready for the trophy presentation (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

Philippe Gilbert’s victory at Brabantse Pijl has marked him out as the favourite for Amstel Gold Race but the BMC rider has also identified Michal Kwiatkowski (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) and Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) as men to watch at the Ardennes Classics.