Paris-Roubaix, France
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 [...]
A mere mortal's perspective on Roubaix pavé
My hands are blistered, my shoulders ache, and I can barely turn my neck…It’s awesome! I set out today to ride some of the Paris-Roubaix route with JV, Matt White, and some friends from Chipotle, Garmin and Shimano. It’s a chance to share with our loyal sponsors some of what tomorrow holds for Magnus and [...]
All for Roubaix
It seems there isn’t a single person on the whole Slipstream/Chipotle H3O crew who isn’t at least a little passionate about the pavé of Roubaix. One person who will be cheering the Argyle along with all his heart is Yvon Corbel (right), our amazing French bus driver. Not only is he one of the fittest [...]
Delayed pain from 52.8K of Roubaix cobbles
Sunday our riders race Paris-Roubaix. Even before they have done the race, I’m certain they will need more time to recuperate from this than from any other 260 km classic. The reason for this is simple: 28 sections of cobble stones totaling 52.8 km. Over this total distance of cobbles, the body has to deal [...]
Bicycling's Slipstream Chronicles: Ready for Roubaix
Bicycling’s European Correspondent James Startt talks to Magnus Backstedt about his preparedness for Sunday’s upcoming Paris-Roubaix. Said Maggy about his favorite goal: “You can do 150 races in a year and they are all pretty much the same. But not this one. There is only one race like this in the whole season.”
Special Felt Roubaix Rides & Zipp Clydesdales
Paris-Roubaix is a special race that throws up conditions that are unique to bike racing. Conditions that we only have to deal with for one day a year, but require specific (and cool!) equipment to deal with the almost absurd nature of the race. Sure, it is a truckload of prep for a single day [...]
Backstedt Ready for Roubaix!
When Magnus Backstedt broke his clavicle during the Tour of Qatar, few were those who thought he could come back to full fitness in time for the Spring Classics, and more importantly, Paris-Roubaix. However, the Swedish champion has built his career and reputation around looking on each hardship to fuel his inner strength. Backstedt returned [...]
Velonews.com: Flanders hopes on Backstedt
Velonews.com interviews Director Sportif Johnny Weltz on Slipstream/Chipotle’s hopes for the Tour of Flanders and Roubaix. “For Maggy, the bad weather is good for him…With the bad weather, it’s all about the mentality,” said Weltz. “A lot of guys give up the fight when they see it’s bad weather. That’s where Maggy can be strong.”
Meatball's Roubaix Recon *required classics reading*
It’s 10:19 pm and I’m in the team camper after being picked up from the airport in Pisa, Italy. We are on our way to race Eroica, a relatively new one-day event in Italy. I just came from northern France where Maggy, Farrar, Maaskant, and I had a recon of the Paris-Roubaix (PR) course. Our [...]
