Philippe Gilbert is undoubtedly the finest classics rider of the early 21st century. Between 2003 and his retirement in 2022, he built up an impressive list of achievements. He became world champion in 2012, winning the Amstel Gold Race four times (in 2010, 2011, 2014 and 2017), the Tour of Lombardy twice (in 2009 and 2010), the Tour of Flanders once (in 2017), Paris–Roubaix in 2019, Liège–Bastogne–Liège in 2011 and the Clásica San Sebastián in 2011. He also won stages in all three Grand Tours: one in the Tour de France, three in the Giro d'Italia, and seven in the Vuelta a España.
Throughout his career, he was unrivalled in his ability to peak and set goals, and he also stood out for his attacking style. As a tenacious all-rounder, he is the embodiment of Belgian cycling. His story of focus, daring, perseverance and goal-setting is also a particularly inspiring one for businesses and organisations.
Anyone who hears Philippe Gilbert speak will learn how, through focus and perseverance, you can become a leader rather than a follower. He also demonstrates how you can grow to become an example for an entire generation.
