Hans Christiaens

Gilles tries his luck nine times in the race at Houwaart On Saturday, September 6, Gilles lined up for the regional race in Houwaart for U23 and Elite 2 riders. Not only because the course suited him well, but also because he wanted to support the young organizing team. With several familiar faces involved behind the scenes, his presence was also a gesture of encouragement toward the organizers. No fewer than 107 riders took the start for nine laps of a demanding circuit. Despite a high...

117 kilometers of determination and a final flash of inspiration Baardegem organised its local race for the 75th time. 117 kilometres, nothing spectacular on paper, until you realised that the course was rolling, featuring a slight climb at the moment when the wind was blowing strongly into the faces towards the finish. From the start, it was flat out. The first kilometres, there was really no opportunity to quietly get your legs going. Gilles felt it soon enough – and honestly admitted that...

A Remarkable Performance by Gilles The Tour of the Border Region (Omloop van de Grensstreek), a round of the Belgian Cup for U23 and Elite riders without a professional contract, once again lived up to its reputation as an exceptionally demanding race. Starting and finishing in Wervik, the riders faced a challenging 159.8-kilometre course featuring 12 climbs in the 'Heuvelland' region and several cobbled sectors. The route included the Rosenberg, Lettenberg, the Rodeberg twice, the Monteberg...