Philippe Gilbert
- January 4, 2024
- Cyclist
Quick Facts
Philippe Gilbert Biography
| Name | Philippe Gilbert |
| Birthday | Jul 5 |
| Birth Year | 1982 |
| Place Of Birth | Verviers |
| Birth Country | Belgium |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Parents | Jeannot Gilbert, Anita Gilbert |
| Siblings | Jérôme Gilbert, Christian Gilbert |
Philippe Gilbert is one of the most popular and richest Cyclist who was born on July 5, 1982 in Verviers, Belgium. Belgian road bicycle racer who is a part of the UCI ProTour team Quick Step Floors. He has competed in several grand tours and single day races. He posts a variety of pictures of his training, riding, and other content to his over 290,000 Instagram followers.
Other cyclists who come from Belgium and are known for their racing include Tom Boonen, Etienne Dewilde, and Sven Nys.
In Stage 16 of the Tour de France, Gilbert was involved in a spectacular crash in a downhill section where he went over a wall, suffering lacerations and fracturing his kneecap. This was the same road where Fabio Casartelli died in the 1995 Tour de France. Gilbert climbed back onto his bike and rode the remaining 57 kilometres (35 mi) to the finish in Bagnères-de-Luchon, earning him the Most Combative Rider award but ending his tour.
Born in Remouchamps in the municipality of Aywaille, Gilbert turned professional in 2003 by joining FDJeux.com after riding as stagiaire for the team in late 2000. During this season he recorded his first victory by winning a stage in the Tour de l’Avenir. In 2004 he began by winning a stage in the Tour Down Under as well as the young rider classification. He participated in the Cycling at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Men’s individual road race at the 2004 Summer Olympics where he finished 49th. He also won the Paris–Corrèze. In 2005 he won several races in France, which allowed him to win the Coupe de France de cyclisme sur route. These victories included the Trophée des Grimpeurs, the Tour du Haut Var and the Polynormande. He also took stages in the Four Days of Dunkirk and the Tour Méditerranéen.
He was born and raised in Verviers, Liège, Belgium. He married Patricia Gilbert and together they have two sons Alan and Alexandre. His younger brother is also a professional racing cyclist.
Philippe Gilbert Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Cyclist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Philippe Gilbert is one of the richest Cyclist from Belgium. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Philippe Gilbert 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
With a passion for racing and riding at a young age, he first turned professional in 2003 by joining FDJeux.com. With continued progression and racing experience, he earned the honor of Belgian Sportsman of the Year in
- In 2011 he competed in his first Tour de France.
He has won a variety of different races including an individual stage at the Tour de France in 2011 and multiple individual stages at the Giro d’Italia in 2015.
Philippe Gilbert (born 5 July 1982) is a Belgian professional road bicycle racer, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam Lotto–Soudal. Gilbert is best known for winning the World Road Race Championships in 2012, and for being one of two riders, along with Davide Rebellin, to have won the three Ardennes classics – the Amstel Gold Race, La Flèche Wallonne and Liège–Bastogne–Liège – in a single season, which he accomplished in 2011. Gilbert also finished the 2011 season as the overall winner of the UCI World Tour.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Weight | 152 lbs |
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Who is Philippe Gilbert Dating?
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He has also won stages at each of the three cycling Grand Tours: three stages at the Giro d’Italia (one in 2009 and two in 2015), one stage at the Tour de France (in 2011), and seven stages at the Vuelta a España (two in both 2010 and 2012, one in 2013 and two in 2019).
Facts & Trivia
Philippe Ranked on the list of most popular Cyclist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Belgium. Philippe Gilbert celebrates birthday on July 5 of every year.
Gilbert currently resides in Monaco City. With his ex-wife Patricia Zevaert he has two sons Alan (b. 2010), and Alexandre (b. 2013).