Gilbert carrying the weight of Belgian expectations

Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma Lotto) goes on the attack.

Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma Lotto) goes on the attack. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

For the first time in history the Belgian public haven't witnessed a win from one of their compatriots during the five first spring classics races on home soil. As for the Omega Pharma-Lotto team, it has been had a lacklustre season as well, with no wins yet in 2010.