Belgian rider abandons ahead of stage 15Philippe Gilbert ahead of stage 14 of the Tour de FrancePhilippe Gilbert (Quick-Step Floors) has been forced to abandon the Tour de France ahead of stage 15 after suffering with viral gastroenteritis.
Tour of Flanders champion to stay at Belgian team until 2019Philippe Gilbert ahead of stage 14 of the Tour de FrancePhilippe Gilbert will ride for Quick-Step Floors until at least 2019 after agreeing a two-year contract extension with the Belgian team.
Race leader Rohan Dennis ceded his lead to his team-mate Stefan Küng after a crash towards the end of stage two of the Tour de SuisseRace leader Rohan Dennis ceded his lead to his team-mate Stefan Küng after a crash towards the end of stage two of the Tour de Suisse
Belgian champion even moves into race lead after mid-race stopPhilippe Gilbert had a successful stage two of the Belgium tour, finishing second and taking the race lead, and also pleasing fans by stopping for photos.