Philippe Gilbert wins, Strade Bianche 2011

Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) has won on his first attempt on the unmade roads of the Montepaschi Strade Bianche in Italy.

Belgian Gilbert launched a trademark solo attack in the final kilometre of the 190km race, with Italians Alessandro Ballan (BMC Racing) and Damiano Cunego (Lampre) in hot pursuit

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