Sergeant leaves Tour decision to Gilbert

The Amstel Gold Race podium: Enrico Gasparotto (Astana), Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) and Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Transitions)

The Amstel Gold Race podium: Enrico Gasparotto (Astana), Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) and Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Transitions) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Philippe Gilbert's chances of starting in this year's Tour de France are 50-50, according to Omega Pharma-Lotto team manager Marc Sergeant. He said a final decision on whether Gilbert will race will be made by the rider himself.