It is finally the former data dimension rider Serge Pauwels who takes the reins of the Belgian selection. Expected, the 2012 world champion Philippe Gilbert did not hide his disappointment.
If many expected the appointment of Philippe Gilbert as the new coach of the Belgian cycling team, the Federation decided otherwise by appointing his compatriot Serge Pauwels. The former runner in the data dimension succeeds Sven Vanthourenhout. In addition to the selection, he also takes charge of the elite and U23 teams. To support him, De Clercq will manage the juniors and the cyclocross team.
“I am very honored to take this position, especially since we have one of the best generations of Belgians”reacted Pauwels, who wishes “create an ideal environment for runners and staff.” The new coach also indicated that he wanted to count on young talents. “I’m looking forward to seeing the juniors I’ve worked with over the last few seasons move up to the higher categories in the coming years.”
The disappointment of Philippe Gilbert
Candidate and supporters’ favorite for this position, Philippe Gilbert expressed his disappointment on social networks “I had the hope of becoming a national road cycling coach in order to share my experience and my passion with the current generation, reacted the 2012 World Champion. The position having never been open, the internal agreements of Belgian cycling got the better of my application. I would like to thank the many runners who showed their enthusiasm as well as the countless number of people who supported me.”
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