Bikes at Paris-Roubaix: Part II
In part two
of this special Cyclingnews technical feature, we take a look at
what some riders did to their bikes before they tackled the "Hell
of the North", and found out whether it was worth it.
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Magnus Bäckstedt interview
After a dream race, the big man from Sweden tells how
Roubaix was won. |
Roadsides to Roubaix
Flandrian
flags, beer and frites keep super-enthusiastic fans entertained as the
race makes its way to Roubaix. |
Dr Ferrari's commentary
Paris-Roubaix: "250,000-300,000 hammer blows on
the legs of each rider."
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Bikes at Paris-Roubaix: Part I
In part one
of this special Cyclingnews technical feature, we take a look at
the lengths some riders have gone to before they tackle the "Hell
of the North".
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Scott Sunderland's bikes of Roubaix
Scott Sunderland (Alessio-Bianchi) will be riding Paris-Roubaix for
the first time in his 15 year career. Here he gives us the run down on
some of the special
bikes and equipment that he and other teams will be using for the
race.
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Roger Hammond interview
Paris-Roubaix is the race the British champion has dreamed of since
he was a boy. As well as his own goals, he has the
inside line on who is in with a chance in the 102nd Queen of the Classics.
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"My ambition is to win!"
After his storming second place at Gent-Wevelgem, Alessio's big Swede
Magnus Bäckstedt has his
eye on a win in Roubaix.
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"Paris-Roubaix is easy"
Up to a point, says CSC's Michele Bartoli who is riding his first Paris-Roubaix
this year. Just how is the Hell of the North a doddle? Find out in this
interview.
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Tales from the pave
Sunday sees the 102nd edition of the Queen of the Classics, Paris-Roubaix.
In this retrospective we look back at some of the characters and incidents
that make up the legend
of Roubaix.
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