Gilbert looking to reach top form by Tour of Flanders

Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) is aiming to reach top form a couple of weeks earlier than usual in 2011, at the Tour of Flanders. The Belgian finished third in the event last season and is keen to produce his best in a race that he believes rewards the strongest rider.

Barry Ryan
Head of Features

Barry Ryan is Head of Features at Cyclingnews. He has covered professional cycling since 2010, reporting from the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and events from Argentina to Japan. His writing has appeared in The Independent, Procycling and Cycling Plus. He is the author of The Ascent: Sean Kelly, Stephen Roche and the Rise of Irish Cycling’s Golden Generation, published by Gill Books.