Philippe Gilbert News

For the first time since the Index 's inception, Philippe Gilbert has been knocked off the top spot by Joaquim Rodrguez , the current leader of the 2012 Giro d'Italia . However with only 126 points separating the top three positions, nothing is secure as the Giro heads into the Dolomites and Gilbert lines up for the Tour of Belgium a race he won in ... (more)

Philippe Gilbert will make his return to racing, a month after he signed off his Classics campaign with third in La Fleche Wallonne .

Since the IG Pro Cycling Index started last June, Philippe Gilbert has topped the rankings.

The month of May is arguably the busiest of the season in the professional cycling calendar and the hectic schedules of the world's top riders is reflected in some big changes this week to the IG Pro Cycling Index .

Title: How Cav Won The Green Jersey: Dispatches From The 2011 Tour De France Author: Ned Boulting Publisher: Vintage Digital Year: 2012 Pages: 56 Order: Vintage Books What it is: A 20,000-word e-book - booklet? bookella? - from ITV's Ned Boulting, following on from last year's How I Won The Yellow Jumper with some more tall tales and short stories ... (more)

Every week we'll be brining you the latest news, movers and shakers from the all-important rankings, as well as the most crucial race-related IG Index news.

Title: My Year in Top Gear Author: Philippe Gilbert, with Marc van Staten, Gino Laureyssen and Stphane Thirion Publisher: Lanoo Year: 2011 Pages: 218 Order: Lanoo What it is: A very personal account of Philippe Gilbert's 2011 cycling season.