Evans helps Gilbert win Sabatini

Eurosport - Thu, 08 Oct 23:28:00 2009

Cadel Evans wore the world champion's stripes in competition for the first time at the Coppa Sabatini and helped team-mate Philippe Gilbert win the race.

Cadel Evans and Philippe Gilbert after Coppa Sabatini NOT FRA X ITA - 0

The Silence-Lotto men were part of a large 24-man escape group in the 199km race that held on until the finish.

Gilbert sprinted home for the win ahead of ISD's Giovanni Visconti and Diquigiovani's Leonardo Bertagnoli.

Gilbert will next compete in Sunday's Paris-Tours race.

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