Belgian awards to Gilbert and Bruyneel

Gilbert won Paris-Tours and now the 'Kristallen Fiets'

Gilbert won Paris-Tours and now the 'Kristallen Fiets' (Image credit: JF Quenet)

Philippe Gilbert has been named Belgian Cyclist of the year, winning the 'Kristallen Fiets' award for 2008 Wednesday evening. Johan Bruyneel of Team Astana was named best team director, Mario Aerts as best domestique and Jan Bakelants as best young rider.