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« Reply #1140 on: April 08, 2014, 10:32:22 AM » |
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Scheldeprijs is tomorrow, the oldest of the Flanders Classics, in its 102nd edition. http://www.scheldeprijs.be/enGenerally a sprinter is likely for the win. Kittel, Boonen & Demare as favourites. Many of the riders will be spinning up the legs ahead of Paris-Roubaix. |
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« Reply #1141 on: April 08, 2014, 10:44:06 AM » |
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http://youtu.be/Z4kx_mEdIAgParis-Roubaix 2014 Official Trailer. 50% chance of rain for Sunday could see this 
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« Reply #1143 on: April 10, 2014, 02:18:07 PM » |
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Cobbled Classics legends Boonen & Cancellara both took four attempts before they won their first Roubaix. Vanmarcke rides his fourth on Sunday.
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« Reply #1144 on: April 10, 2014, 02:25:55 PM » |
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« Reply #1145 on: April 10, 2014, 02:35:23 PM » |
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Cobbled Classics legends Boonen & Cancellara both took four attempts before they won their first Roubaix. Vanmarcke rides his fourth on Sunday.
Kristoff also rides his fourth. However, Boonen & Cancellara have won 7 of past 10 Roubaixs. |
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« Reply #1146 on: April 11, 2014, 11:19:28 AM » |
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« Reply #1147 on: April 11, 2014, 08:58:12 PM » |
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Some latest reports on Paris-Roubaix:
Wiggins. "It's not just pie in the sky. I can do well." Although EBH will be Sky's leader.
Boonen. "Roubaix is the last authentic race. It hasn't changed at all." "When I feel the cobblestones under my wheels, I usually go fast." A win will be his 5th & a record.
Fabian Cancellara loses a key teammate, as Stijn Devolder pulls out due to injury.
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« Reply #1148 on: April 12, 2014, 10:08:10 AM » |
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Wiggins on Classics specialists "they come through all the risks, they take the risks, they put themselves on the line and I think that’s what Sunday’s about – forget everything else and just be willing to end up in hospital at the end of the night."
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« Reply #1150 on: April 12, 2014, 12:12:37 PM » |
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One of the great quotes on Roubaix.
Theo de Rooij: "It's a shitty race! We ride like animals, we don't even have the time to take a piss so we piss in our shorts – it's a pile of shit." But "Of course, it's the most beautiful race in the world."
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« Reply #1151 on: April 12, 2014, 12:18:50 PM » |
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The winner receives | Click to see full-size image. |
 The most prized trophy in cycling. And 30,000 euros. |
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« Reply #1152 on: April 12, 2014, 12:41:42 PM » |
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Some iconic images post race | Click to see full-size image. |
 Greg Le Mond. | Click to see full-size image. |
 Wiggins. | Click to see full-size image. |
 Cancellara. |
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« Reply #1153 on: April 12, 2014, 02:14:30 PM » |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg8LZ57yEmQOPQS Paris-Roubaix Recon. Strongest team in the race. Will need to ride a tactically perfect race to get the win, but to miss out on a podium spot will be a disaster.
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« Reply #1154 on: April 12, 2014, 02:19:43 PM » |
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Some iconic images post race | Click to see full-size image. |
Greg Le Mond. | Click to see full-size image. |
Wiggins. | Click to see full-size image. |
Cancellara. Think Wiggins had his feet strectched during the race. Camera never lies?! |
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Good evenink. I wish I had a girlfriend.......
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