Paris Roubaix

[danfoz]

Just came across this vid, more of an advertisment really. It's old but it got me all goosed up for this weekend.

 

[vspa]

that was the year when Cancellara got a 10 meter gap about 30 kilometers from the finish and drop everyone, seated in the saddle and in a transition section of good asphalt,

 

[slovakguy]

I am really looking forward to this race. Strangely quiet from the favourites before this one.

 

[alienator]

Sadly, it's predicted that the weather will be dry and boring.

 

[slovakguy]

i'm still thinking the cobbles will catch a few favourites napping to put some spice in the race.

granted it's not a very slim branch to go out on, but spartacus seems to be on a mission for the top spot after a dismal season last year. putting him on the top step.

 

[slovakguy]

maybe not a cobblestone crash, but high marks for the fdj rider who decided to have a traffic island induced crash.

 

[limerickman]

Geraint Thomas (SKY) had a bit of a problem there.

This is an interest race as always

 

[limerickman]

Eurosport are reporting that Hushovd has had his third puncture in this race.
Get days like that.

 

[limerickman]

Lovely weather in nothern France/southern Belgium today.

 

[limerickman]

23kms to go and Canc puts in a huge breakout

 

[limerickman]

That was an interest finish to the race. Canc wins the sprint.

What a season he's having. Again.

 

[vspa]

That was an interest finish to the race. Canc wins the sprint. What a season he's having. Again.

yes and he can maintain super top shape from Milan San Remo (if not earlier) until today in Paris Roubaix, that is the length of a grand tour,

 

[danfoz]

Not saying getting away and staying away solo at the end of a race is any less easy, but unlike Sparticus' usual modus operandi it was open till the last lap at Roubaix. He certainly earned that win. A force of nature to be reckoned with.

 

[ambal]

Originally Posted by vspa .


yes and he can maintain super top shape from Milan San Remo (if not earlier) until today in Paris Roubaix, that is the length of a grand tour,

Thats a good way to look at it, much less racing to. FC was lucky Vanmarcke was egar to work and probably blow any chance of beating him.

 

[slovakguy]

on to the ardennes! thinking that spartacus pulls in the reins and begins his work up for the tdf.