The last Belgian to win La Doyenne was the late Frank Vandenbroucke in 1999. Ten years later he died in Senegal but Gilbert felt the spirit of VDB during his race today. "I was close with Frank and on Friday his mother said Frank would ride with me and support me in the race. I'm proud to follow on his footsteps," Gilbert said.
very nice from gilbert.more respect from my part.with his explosive accelerations he resembles the legend VDB.
very nice from gilbert.more respect from my part.with his explosive accelerations he resembles the legend VDB.