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The obligatory peloton and windmill shot on the flats of Holland early in the race | 
One of three passes (including the finish) of the Cauberg climb | 
Twisty, narrow roads (with lots of road furniture) is what this race is known for |
2009 Amstel Gold Race winner, Serguei Ivanov (Katusha), on the Gulperberg climb followed by Vacansoleil's Björn Leukemans and Leopard-Trek's Fabian Cancellara. Ivanov finished 40th this year + 2:27. | 
Oscar Freire (Rabobank) had a (surprisingly?) good result today. He finished 8th, just 5s off the winning time and was the top Rabobank rider. | 
Joaquin Rodriguez (Katusha) putting in a dig on the Keutenberg climb |
Andy Schleck attacking with 12 km to go while using his SRM computer as mini areo bar | 
Omega Pharma-Lotto and the NOS camera crew monitored this move closely | 
Schleck checking his gap which didn't hold up... |
... Philippe Gilbert (Bel/Omega Pharma-Lotto) was strong enough to lead the chase of Schleck and Joaquin Rodriguez's counterattack and still had enough left to celebrate early | 
A repeat Amstel win for the best puncheur in cycling | 
Philippe Gilbert seemed particularly pleased with this win |
Joaquin Rodriguez (Spa/Katusha) punching the clock for second | 
Simon Gerrans (Aus/Sky) is back on form finishing third | 
Andy Schleck's solo attack with 12 km to go didn't pan out. He was caught with 600m to go and wound up 11th + 28s. |
Life is good for Philippe Gilbert these days | 
Your 2011 Amstel Gold Race podium were presented with beers as well as flowers by podium girls stylishly decked out in Amstel beer coasters |
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