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The 36-year-old formal world champion rode into the Roubaix velodrome behind the wheel of Nils Politt. The Deceuninck – Quick-Step pro opened up the sprint in the last 100 metres and proved to be too much for the 25-year-old German. Gilbert got a fourth Monument win and added another stunning victory to Quick-Step’s amazing 2019 run.
The King in the North#ParisRoubaix
Photo: Sigfrid Eggers pic.twitter.com/Yo9Qj9kmlV— Deceuninck-QuickStep (@deceuninck_qst) April 15, 2019
“I realised again today what it means to win for the Quick-Step team,” Gilbert said. “700 victories with 100 riders, that is as much as Eddy Merckx and its great to win for this team which has so many qualities. And one goal, which is victory.”
Paris-Roubaix 2019 (257km)
1 Philippe Gilbert (Deceuninck – Quick-Step) 5:58:02
2 Nils Politt (Katusha-Alpecin)
3 Yves Lampaert (Deceuninck – Quick-Step) +13s
4 Sep Vanmarcke (EF Education First) +40s
5 Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) +42s
6 Florian Sénéchal (Deceuninck – Quick-Step) +47s
7 Mike Teunissen (Jumbo-Visma)
8 Zdeněk Štybar (Deceuninck – Quick-Step)
9 Evaldas Šiškevičius (Delko-Marseille Provence)
10 Sebastian Langeveld (ED Education First)
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What a special moment
I thought I would have some relaxing time in my own shower but it wasn't the case… However, it is a special moment and an honor when you put a plaque with your name in one of the @roubaix velodrome showers! @Paris_Roubaix @BORAhansgrohe (Photos @veloimages) pic.twitter.com/zXtpacecGf
— Peter Sagan (@petosagan) April 11, 2019
Winning the Flanders
OMFG
— Rapha (@rapha) April 7, 2019
And another winner finishing 15th
From all the wonderful pictures of yesterday’s race, I think this one best sums it up. pic.twitter.com/Fwgcwdjabt
— Charly Wegelius (@wegelius) April 8, 2019
Wish you well, Niki
Thanks for all the kind messages!
I’m suffering from a heavy concussion after yesterday’s crash.I’ve spent the night in the hospital under 24h observation and now i’m back home.The best place for me to recover and have complete (bed)rest for the upcoming period. #offline pic.twitter.com/0uxqILyer8— Niki Terpstra (@NikiTerpstra) April 8, 2019