Van Avermaet to have his chances in Milan-San Remo

Greg Van Avermaet (Silence Lotto)

Greg Van Avermaet (Silence Lotto) (Image credit: Isabelle Duchesne)

Greg Van Avermaet will have a free hand in Milan-San Remo, and will not have to set aside his own ambitions in favour of captain Philippe Gilbert. Omega Pharma-Lotto team manager Marc Sergeant confirmed that Van Avermaet will be able to seek his own chances early on in the race.