Cycling, Montecarlo Criterium: Gilbert wins in the last race

The Belgian champion and winner of four monument classics won the second edition of the race ahead of Matthews and Pogacar. “I’ve been living here for 13 years now and finishing my career as a professional like this is really wonderful”

The last play in a charming theater. Philippe Gilbert has chosen the Montecarlo circuit for his last race of his career. The Belgian champion and winner of four monument classics won the second edition of Beking ahead of Michael Matthews and Tadej Pogacar, respectively second and third at the finish line. “I’m really happy! It’s nice to end your career like this. I’ve been living here for 13 years now and finishing my professional career like this is really wonderful” Gilbert said at the end. The pro’ criterium took place on a 1,350-metre circuit around Port Hercule, to be repeated for forty laps. At the start, Princess Stephanie arrived to wait for the runners to greet them, while Prince Albert appeared on the route following the race.

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