Paris-Roubaix, France

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13 Apr

Whether you call it the “Queen of the Classics” or the “Hell of the North,” Paris-Roubaix is easily one of the most celebrated single-day classics races in the world of cycling. The 259.5 km race includes 28 sectors of pavé or cobbles, with the most famous sector being the Trouée d’Arenberg or Trench of Arenberg (see epic Arenberg video medley below).

The Arenberg trench was discovered by cycling great Jean Stablinkski, who worked in the mine that extended under the Arenberg forest. Stablinski said, “Paris-Roubaix is not won in Arenberg, but from there the group with the winner is selected.”

The 2008 edition of Paris-Roubaix starts at 10:50 and finishes around 17:30.

Slipstream Squad
Magnus Backstedt
Julian Dean
Tyler Farrar
Mike Friedman
Will Frischkorn
Christophe Laurent
Martijn Maaskant
Chris Sutton

To get all you race fans in the mood, here’s a medley of coverage from the Trench of Arenberg.

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13 Responses for "Paris-Roubaix, France"

Ron S. April 3rd, 2008 at 2:53 pm 1
Nice to see Maggie back and in good form!
Greg April 3rd, 2008 at 7:36 pm 2
Good Luck 4 the big event…Julian if u get a chance for yourself, take it. Maybe better luck this year…looking forward to seeing some of the results that you deserve…
Mark Jones April 4th, 2008 at 1:00 am 3
Good luck, to all the Team. I`m sure that with the attitude that this Team has, there is only one direction to go and that is all the way to the top.

Long live the Sport of Cycling!

Greets from Kassel in Germany.
Mark S. April 7th, 2008 at 6:32 pm 4
I’m 6′4, 208 pounds, so I always cheer for the big guys…Go Magnus!!!
Chris Colby April 7th, 2008 at 7:59 pm 5
It’s a real beaut. I can feel the race in my arms and clavicles just from watching. Good Luck. Hope one of the guys, perhaps Magnus, hauls in prize.
Jeff B. April 8th, 2008 at 3:22 pm 6
Good luck guys. I’m fortunate enough to be going to the race and will be yelling somewhere along the way.
Adam Austin April 9th, 2008 at 12:38 pm 7
I put in my order for my limited edition Slipstream Roubaix shirt.
I will be rockin’ the argyle at work on Friday and watchin the boys on Sunday.
In Maggy I trust!
Cycle mad kiwi April 10th, 2008 at 5:22 am 8
Go Julz, you are well’ard riding the St-Leonard-des-Bois - Le Mans on the led-up to Hell of the North. What a great simulation for when you carve it up in July. Go hard and do the fern proud.
sunday67 April 13th, 2008 at 5:59 am 9
good luck boys , do the job maggy . cycling is king .
Antoni April 13th, 2008 at 10:00 am 10
Martijn has done a great job!!!
Paul Sanford April 13th, 2008 at 10:08 am 11
Congrats to Martijn Maaskant on a fabulous 4th place. Well Done!!
Dutch Argyle April 13th, 2008 at 10:11 am 12
Congrats Maaskant! The future is bright!!!!!
Michael April 13th, 2008 at 10:19 am 13
Congratulations to Martijn! A great 4th place for him. Great result for him and the team.
Argyle rocks Europe