The 2014 Brabantse Pijl was the 54th edition of the Brabantse Pijl road cycling race. Held on 16 April 2014, it started in Leuven and ended 203 kilometres (126 mi) later in Overijse. It was a 1.HC-ranked race that was part of the 2014 UCI Europe Tour. The main difficulty in the race was caused by 26 climbs, as well as the finishing climb in on the Schavei.[1]

2014 Brabantse Pijl
2014 UCI Europe Tour
Event poster with previous winner Peter Sagan
Event poster with previous winner Peter Sagan
Race details
Dates16 April 2014
Stages1
Distance203 km (126.1 mi)
Winning time4h 56' 26"
Results
  Winner  Philippe Gilbert (BEL) (BMC Racing Team)
  Second  Michael Matthews (AUS) (Orica–GreenEDGE)
  Third  Tony Gallopin (FRA) (Lotto–Belisol)
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The race was won by Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing Team) in a bunch sprint. Michael Matthews (Orica–GreenEDGE) finished second and Tony Gallopin (Lotto–Belisol) third.[2]

Results edit

Cyclist Team Time
1   Philippe Gilbert (BEL) BMC Racing Team 4hr 54' 26"
2   Michael Matthews (AUS) Orica–GreenEDGE s.t.
3   Tony Gallopin (FRA) Lotto–Belisol s.t.
4   Simon Geschke (GER) Team Giant–Shimano s.t.
5   Bjorn Leukemans (BEL) Wanty–Groupe Gobert s.t.
6   Nathan Haas (AUS) Garmin–Sharp s.t.
7   Davide Rebellin (ITA) CCC–Polsat–Polkowice s.t.
8   Julien Vermote (BEL) Omega Pharma–Quick-Step s.t.
9   Sebastien Reichenbach (SUI) IAM Cycling s.t.
10   Alexei Tsatevich (RUS) Team Katusha s.t.

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References edit

  1. ^ "Lotto–Belisol looking for the podium at Brabantse Pijl". CyclingNews. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Gilbert opens 2014 account early". CyclingNews. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  3. ^ "2014 Brabantse Pijl Results". CyclingNews. Retrieved 1 August 2016.

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