Paris-Roubaix, France
Author: admin13 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"
Nice to see Maggie back and in good form!
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…
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.
I’m 6′4, 208 pounds, so I always cheer for the big guys…Go Magnus!!!
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.
Good luck guys. I’m fortunate enough to be going to the race and will be yelling somewhere along the way.
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!
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.
good luck boys , do the job maggy . cycling is king .
Martijn has done a great job!!!
Congrats to Martijn Maaskant on a fabulous 4th place. Well Done!!
Congrats Maaskant! The future is bright!!!!!
Congratulations to Martijn! A great 4th place for him. Great result for him and the team.
Argyle rocks Europe
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