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| Date | Early-April |
| Region | Northern France |
| English name | Paris-Roubaix |
| Local name(s) | Paris-Roubaix (French) |
| Nickname(s) | The Hell of the North Queen of the Classics The Easter race A Sunday in Hell |
| Discipline | Road |
| Type | Monument one-day race |
| Organiser | Amaury Sport Organisation |
| History | |
| First edition | 1896 |
| Editions | 106 (as of 2008) |
| First winner |  Josef Fischer |
| Most wins | .svg/22px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Roger De Vlaeminck(4 wins) |
| Most recent | Tom Boonen |
Paris-Roubaix is a single-day professional bicycle road race held in northern France starting in Compiègne and finishing in Roubaix, near the Belgian frontier. Road bicycle racing is a popular Bicycle racing Sport held on roads (following the Geography of the area using Racing bicycles The This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Compiègne is a commune in the Oise département of France, of which it is a Sous-préfecture. Roubaix ( Dutch Robaais) is a city of northern France, in the Nord département, located near the cities of Lille Famous for rough terrain and cobblestone roads, it is regarded as one of the 'Monuments' or Classics of the European professional cycling calendar and carries the nickname The Hell of the North, A Sunday in Hell, Queen of the Classics or La Pascale: the Easter race. The classic cycle races are the most prestigious one-day professional cycling road races in the international calendar. [1] The race is organised by the media group Amaury Sport Organisation and held annually in the mid-April rainy season. The Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO is part of the French media group EPA ( Éditions Philippe Amaury) and is well-known as the organiser of various major sporting The winner of the 2008 edition of the race was Belgian Tom Boonen. Tom Boonen (born on October 15 1980 in Mol) is a Belgian professional Road bicycle racer who won the 2005 World Road Race Champion.
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History
Paris-Roubaix is one of the oldest races of the professional road cycling calendar. Road bicycle racing is a popular Bicycle racing Sport held on roads (following the Geography of the area using Racing bicycles The First run in 1896, it has been stopped only by the two world wars. It was created by two Roubaix textile manufacturers, Théo Vienne and Maurice Perez, who were hoping the race would become training for the more famous Bordeaux-Paris. The Bordeaux-Paris professional cycle race was one of Europe's Classic cycle races, and one of the longest in the professional calendar covering approximately 560km They suggested the idea to Paul Rousseau, director of sports newspaper Le Vélo, who sent his cycling editor Victor Breyer to research a route between Paris and Roubaix. [2]
The first race was on April 19, 1896, receiving the nickname of La Pascale (English: The Easter race). Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 1896 ( MDCCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States A total of 188 competitors left Paris from the Bois de Boulogne park for almost 300km to Roubaix. Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city The Bois de Boulogne is a park located along the western edge of the 16ème arrondissement of Paris, near the suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt. Roubaix ( Dutch Robaais) is a city of northern France, in the Nord département, located near the cities of Lille [3] Josef Fischer, the winner of this first edition, received 1000 francs. Josef Fischer ( January 20, 1865 - March 3, 1953) was a German Road bicycle racer. [4]
The race usually leaves riders caked in mud and grit, over the cobblestoned roads and hard rutted tracks of northern France's former coal-mining region. However, this is not how this race earned the nickname l'enfer du Nord, or Hell of the North. The term was first used to describe the route of the race when it was run immediately following the the Great War, or World War I. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All The course followed the front lines of the war and passed through the ruins, craters and destruction, earning it the name l'enfer du Nord, or the Hell of the North from journalists. [5]
Originally, the race was from Paris to Roubaix, but in 1966 the start was moved to Chantilly, 50km north of Paris, to be moved in 1977 to Compiègne, 80km north of Paris. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Chantilly is a commune in the metropolitan area of Paris, France. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Compiègne is a commune in the Oise département of France, of which it is a Sous-préfecture. [6] Famous for rough terrain, the route is adjusted slightly from year to year as older roads are resurfaced and the organisers seek other challenging cobbles, to maintain the character of the race - in 2005, for example, the race included 54. These are the results for the 2005 edition of the Paris-Roubaix Cycling classic, in which Tom Boonen entered history doing the double with his Ronde van Vlaanderen 7km of cobbled sections. [7]
Formerly third of the ten UCI Road World Cup races, the race was part of the UCI ProTour from 2005 to 2007. The UCI Road World Cup was a season-long Road bicycle racing competition comprised to ten one-day events The UCI ProTour is a competition under the International Cycling Union ( UCI) Following disagreement between UCI and the organisers, the race was withdrawn from the ProTour calendar.
Controversies and disqualifications
In 1936 controversy erupted when Belgian Romain Maes appeared to finish first but judges declared French Georges Speicher the winner and Maes second. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Romain Maes ( 18 August 1913 in Zerkegem &ndash 22 February 1983 in Groot-Bijgaarden) was a Belgian cyclist who This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Georges Speicher ( Paris, June 8, 1907 – Maisons-Laffitte, January 24, 1978) was a French cyclist [8]
The result of the 1949 Paris-Roubaix took several months and two international conferences to sort out. Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. André Mahé was first but his win was challenged on the grounds that he took the wrong course. André Mahé (born November 18, 1919 in Paris, France) was a French road bicycle racer. Mahé was in a break of three that reached Roubaix velodrome in the lead, but he was misdirected by officials and entered the track by the wrong gate. Roubaix ( Dutch Robaais) is a city of northern France, in the Nord département, located near the cities of Lille Mahé was declared winner but a few minutes later other riders arrived using the correct route and Serse Coppi, brother of the more famous Fausto, won the sprint for what was assumed to be the minor placings. Serse Coppi ( March 19, 1923 - June 29, 1951) was an Italian professional Road racing cyclist born in Castellania Angelo Fausto Coppi ( September 15, 1919 – January 2, 1960) was an Italian racing Cyclist. After a protest and several months, Serse Coppi was placed ex-aequo winner along with Mahé. Serse Coppi ( March 19, 1923 - June 29, 1951) was an Italian professional Road racing cyclist born in Castellania Ex aequo et bono ( Latin for "according to the right and good" or "from equity and conscience" is a legal term of art. [9]
Some riders have been disqualified. In 1930 Jean Maréchal finished 24 seconds ahead of Belgian Julien Vervaecke but was moved to second because while Maréchal was trying to pass Vervaecke, the Belgian lost control and tumbled into a ditch. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those According to some, Maréchal delivered a blow to the Belgian shoulders, causing his fall. In 1934 Roger Lapébie was disqualified for changing bicycle, which wasn't permitted. Roger Lapébie ( Bayonne, January 16, 1911 – Pessac, October 12, 1996) was a French Racing cyclist Second placed rider Gaston Rebry was awarded the victory once officials discovered that Lapébie's bike was missing a race sticker. Gaston Rebry ( Rollegem-Kapelle, 29 January 1905 &ndash Wevelgem, 3 July 1953) was a Belgian former champion Road [10] Leif Hoste, Peter van Petegem and Vladimir Gusev were disqualified for riding past a closed train crossing during 2006 Paris-Roubaix after finishing behind the winner, Fabian Cancellara. Leif Hoste (born 17 July 1977 in Kortrijk) is a Belgian professional road racing cyclist since 1998 Peter Van Petegem (born January 18, 1970 in Brakel, Belgium) is a former elite professional Road racing cyclist. Vladimir Nikolayevich Gusev (Владимир Николаевич Гусев born 4 July 1982 in Veliky Novgorod) is a Russian professional These are the results for the 2006 edition of the Paris-Roubaix Cycling classic, in which Fabian Cancellara became the second road racing cyclist from Fabian Cancellara (born March 18 1981 in Wohlen bei Bern) is a Swiss professional Road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam Team CSC This led Tom Boonen and Alessandro Ballan to take the remaining places in the podium. Tom Boonen (born on October 15 1980 in Mol) is a Belgian professional Road bicycle racer who won the 2005 World Road Race Champion. Alessandro Ballan (born November 6, 1979 in Castelfranco Veneto, Veneto) is an Italian professional Road bicycle racer
Cobbled races
| Rider | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Henri Suter |  Switzerland |
1923 |
| Romain Gijssels | Belgium |
1932 |
| Gaston Rebry | Belgium |
1934 |
| Raymond Impanis | Belgium |
1954 |
| Fred De Bruyne | Belgium |
1957 |
| Rik Van Looy | Belgium |
1962 |
| Roger De Vlaeminck | Belgium |
1977 |
| Peter van Petegem | Belgium |
2003 |
| Tom Boonen | Belgium |
2005 |
Paris-Roubaix is sometimes compared to the other famous cobbled race, the Ronde van Vlaanderen in Belgium. Heinrich 'Heiri' Suter ( July 10, 1899 Gränichen &ndash November 6, 1978) was a professional road racing cyclist from Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Romain Gijssels ( Denderwindeke, 10 March 1907 - Paris, 31 March 1978) was a Belgian professional Road bicycle The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Gaston Rebry ( Rollegem-Kapelle, 29 January 1905 &ndash Wevelgem, 3 July 1953) was a Belgian former champion Road The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Raymond Impanis (born 19 October 1925) was a Belgian former professional Cyclist from 1947 to 1963 The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Alfred De Bruyne ( October 21 1930 – February 4 1994) was a Belgian champion cyclist. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Henrik ("Rik" van Looy (born 20 December 1933 in Grobbendonk) is a Belgian former professional Cyclist of the post- The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Roger De Vlaeminck (born 24 August 1947) is a Belgian former professional Racing cyclist. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Peter Van Petegem (born January 18, 1970 in Brakel, Belgium) is a former elite professional Road racing cyclist. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Tom Boonen (born on October 15 1980 in Mol) is a Belgian professional Road bicycle racer who won the 2005 World Road Race Champion. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those The Ronde van Vlaanderen ( English: Tour of Flanders) is a road cycling race held in Flanders, Belgium. Paris-Roubaix is flatter and has more difficult cobbles while the Ronde van Vlaanderen contains a series of hills, many on cobbles, like the Koppenberg or Kapelmuur. Koppenberg is a high Hill in Oudenaarde, the Flemish Ardennes, Belgium. The Muur van Geraardsbergen ( English: Wall of Geraardsbergen/Grammont, French: Mur de Grammont) is a 90 m high narrow road with Cobblestones In addition to Paris-Roubaix and the Ronde van Vlaanderen, called the cobbled classics, other spring races like Het Volk and Gent-Wevelgem feature extensive cobblestones. Omloop Het Volk (often just called Het Volk was a European semi classic single day cycle race held in the Belgian province of East Flanders Gent-Wevelgem is a professional cycle road race held in Belgium in early April each year falling on the Wednesday between the Ronde van Vlaanderen and
Course description
The 260km race starts in Compiègne and follows a winding route north to Roubaix, hitting the first cobbles after 100km. During the last 150km the cobbles extend more than 50km. The race culminates with 750m on the smooth concrete of the large outdoor velodrome in Roubaix. A velodrome is an arena for Track cycling. Modern velodromes feature steeply banked oval tracks consisting of two 180-degree circular bends connected by two straights Roubaix ( Dutch Robaais) is a city of northern France, in the Nord département, located near the cities of Lille
Road improvements through the century threatened the character of Paris-Roubaix as cobbled roads were paved or sealed. By 1965 pavé sections had fallen to 22km. [11] This led Peter Post to win the 1964 race averaging a record 45. Peter Post (born November 12, 1933 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland) was a Dutch professional cyclist whose career lasted from 1956 to 120kmh. This forced race director Jacques Goddet to dispatch Albert Bouvet to find more cobblestones for 1968. Jacques Goddet ( Paris, 21 June 1905 &ndash 15 December 2000) was a French sports Journalist and director of Bouvet bent the route towards Valenciennes, where cobbles still existed, and included a new sector, the Trouée d'Arenberg or Wallers-Arenberg. Valenciennes (Old Dutch: Valencijn, Latin: Valentianae) is a Town and commune in northern France in the [12]
Trouée d'Arenberg
The Trouée d'Arenberg (Trench of Arenberg) has become the symbolic sector of Paris-Roubaix. Officially La Drève des Boules d’Herin, the 2400m run through a forest close to Wallers and Valenciennes. Wallers is a Town and commune in the Nord département of northern France. Valenciennes (Old Dutch: Valencijn, Latin: Valentianae) is a Town and commune in northern France in the It was found by local cyclist Jean Stablinski, who worked in the mine that extends under the woods of Arenberg. Jean Stablewski, known as Jean Stablinski (born 21 May 1932, Thun-Saint-Amand, France d The mine closed in 1990 and the passage is now preserved. Although it is almost 100km from Roubaix, the sector usually proves decisive and as Stablinski said, "Paris-Roubaix is not won in Arenberg, but from there the group with the winners is selected. "[12]
First introduced in 1968, the passage was banned from 1974 to 1983 by the National Office of Forestry. Until 1998 the entry to the Arenberg pavé was slightly downhill, leading to a sprint to get the best position. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) However, the route was reversed in 1999 to reduce the speed of the peloton as it entered Arenberg. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) For the supercomputing project at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory see Peloton (super computer, and for the military unit see Peloton (military. This was as a result of Johan Museeuw's crash in 1998 as World Cup leader, which nearly caused him to lose his leg to gangrene. Johan Museeuw (born October 13, 1965 in Varsenare) is a retired Belgian professional Road bicycle racer. The UCI Road World Cup was a season-long Road bicycle racing competition comprised to ten one-day events In 2005 the Trouée d'Arenberg was left out, the organisers saying conditions had deteriorated beyond safety limits. Abandoned mines had caused sections of the road to subside. Following repairs to restore the original width of three metres, the race continued using it. [13]
The cobbled sectors
The organisers give levels of difficulty to the cobbled sections, evaluated by length, irregularity of the cobbles and the condition of each section and its position in the race. [14] In the 2008 Paris-Roubaix, there are 28 cobble sections, three considered maximum difficulty. The 2008 Paris-Roubaix, the 106th edition of the monument classic Cycling race took place on April 13, 2008. As well as the Trouée d'Arenberg, other difficult sections include the 3000m Mons-en-Pévèle (213km) and the 2100 m Carrefour de l’Arbre (244km) — often decisive in the final kilometres. The 28 Paris-Roubaix cobblestone sectors are:[15]
| Section Number |
Name | Kilometer | Length (in m) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Troisvilles | 98 | 2200 | 3 |
| 27 | Viesly | 104 | 1800 | 3 |
| 26 | Quievy | 106,5 | 3700 | 4 |
| 25 | Saint-Python | 111,5 | 1500 | 2 |
| 24 | Vertain | 119 | 2000 | 3 |
| 23 | Capelle-sur-Ecaillon - Le Buat | 126 | 1700 | 3 |
| 22 | Verchain-Maugré - Quérénaing | 138 | 1600 | 3 |
| 21 | Querenaing - Maing | 141 | 2500 | 3 |
| 20 | Monchaux-sur-Ecaillon | 144 | 1600 | 3 |
| 19 | Haveluy | 155,5 | 2500 | 4 |
| 18 | Trouée d'Arenberg | 163,5 | 2400 | 5 |
| 17 | Wallers - Hélesmes | 170 | 1600 | 4 |
| 16 | Hornaing - Wandignies | 176,5 | 3700 | 3 |
| 15 | Warlaing - Brillon | 184 | 2400 | 3 |
| 14 | Tilloy - Sars-et-Rosières | 187,5 | 2400 | 3 |
| Section Number |
Name | Kilometer | Length (in m) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Beuvry-la-Forêt - Orchies | 194 | 1400 | 3 |
| 12 | Orchies | 199 | 1700 | 3 |
| 11 | Auchy-lez-Orchies - Bersée | 205 | 1200 | 2 |
| 10 | Mons-en-Pévèle | 210,5 | 3000 | 5 |
| 9 | Mérignies – Pont-à-Marcq | 216,5 | 700 | 2 |
| 8 | Pont-Thibaut | 219,5 | 1400 | 3 |
| 7 | Templeuve l’Epinette Le Moulin de Vertain |
225 225,5 |
200 500 |
1 2 |
| 6 | Cysoing - Bourghelles Bourghelles - Wannehain |
232 234,5 |
1300 1100 |
4 4 |
| 5 | Camphin-en-Pévèle | 239 | 1800 | 4 |
| 4 | Le Carrefour de l’Arbre | 242 | 2100 | 5 |
| 3 | Gruson | 244 | 1100 | 2 |
| 2 | Hem | 251 | 1400 | 1 |
| 1 | Roubaix | 257,5 | 300 | 1 |
Records
Since 1964, the record speed of 45. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. 129kmh has been held by Dutch cyclist Peter Post. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Peter Post (born November 12, 1933 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland) was a Dutch professional cyclist whose career lasted from 1956 to The record for most victories is held by the Belgian Roger De Vlaeminck, who won four times between 1972 and 1977. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Roger De Vlaeminck (born 24 August 1947) is a Belgian former professional Racing cyclist. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Octave Lapize, Gaston Rebry, Rik van Looy, Eddy Merckx, Francesco Moser, and Johan Museeuw have each won three times. Octave Lapize ( October 24, 1887 &ndash July 14, 1917) was a French professional road racing cyclist and track Gaston Rebry ( Rollegem-Kapelle, 29 January 1905 &ndash Wevelgem, 3 July 1953) was a Belgian former champion Road Henrik ("Rik" van Looy (born 20 December 1933 in Grobbendonk) is a Belgian former professional Cyclist of the post- Edouard Louis Joseph Baron Merckx ('merks (born 17 June 1945 in Meensel-Kiezegem, Vlaams Brabant, Belgium) known as Eddy Merckx, is a former Francesco Moser (born June 19 1951 in Palù di Giovo, a Province of Trento) nicknamed " Lo sceriffo" (The Sheriff Johan Museeuw (born October 13, 1965 in Varsenare) is a retired Belgian professional Road bicycle racer. The nations with most victories are Belgium (52) and France (30). The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The record for most races completed is 16 by the Belgian rider Raymond Impanis between 1947 and 1963, while the oldest winner was Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle in 1993 at 38. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Raymond Impanis (born 19 October 1925) was a Belgian former professional Cyclist from 1947 to 1963 Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle (born August 25, 1954 in Lembeye) is a former French professional road racing cyclist who was a specialist [4] Eddy Merckx beat Roger De Vlaeminck in 1970 by the largest winning margin, 5 minutes and 21 seconds.
The bicycles of Paris-Roubaix
Due to its course, often compounded by poor weather, Paris-Roubaix presents a technical challenge to riders, team personnel, and equipment. Special frames and wheels are often used for Paris-Roubaix. A bicycle frame is the main component of a Bicycle, onto which wheels and other components are fitted Bicycle Wheel is a readymade by Marcel Duchamp consisting of a bicycle fork with front wheel mounted upside-down on a wooden stool Many of these modifications are borrowed from cyclo-cross, using wider tires, cantilever brakes, and dual brake levers. Cyclo-cross (sometimes cyclocross, CX, cyclo-X or ' cross) is a form of Bicycle racing. Many teams disperse personnel along the course with wheels, equipment and even bicycles in case of equipment failure in locations not accessible to the team car.
Some top riders receive special frames to give more stability and comfort. Different materials make the ride more comfortable. Tom Boonen, winner in 2005, used a TIME frame with longer wheelbase, built for him. Tom Boonen (born on October 15 1980 in Mol) is a Belgian professional Road bicycle racer who won the 2005 World Road Race Champion. TIME Sport International is a French manufacturer of cycling equipment including Bicycle frames Cycling shoes clipless Bicycle pedals Cranksets In the same edition, George Hincapie was given a frame featuring a 2mm elastomer insert at the top of the seat stays. George Hincapié Garcés (born June 29 1973 in Queens, New York City) is an American professional Road bicycle racer residing The manufacturers claimed this took nearly all the shock out of the cobbles. Hincapie's Trek bicycle fared less well in 2006 as his aluminum steerer tube snapped with 46km to go, the crash leading to his withdrawal with a shoulder injury.
The bad roads lead to frequent flat tires. In recent years, motorbikes follow riders to provide wheels to anyone in need, independent of their team. The service fleet includes four motorbikes and four support cars. [16]
Films
- A Sunday in Hell
- Road to Roubaix, an upcoming documentary of the 2007 Paris-Roubaix race
Various comments on Paris-Roubaix
- "A Paris-Roubaix without rain is not a true Paris-Roubaix. A Sunday in Hell (Original Title En Forårsdag i Helvede) is a 1977 Danish documentary directed by Jørgen Leth. The 2007 (105th edition of the Paris-Roubaix Cycling classic took place on April 15, 2007. Throw in a little snow as well, it's not serious. " - Seán Kelly[17]
- "Let me tell you, though - there’s a huge difference between Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. Seán James Kelly (born 21 May 1956 is an Irish former professional Road bicycle racer. They’re not even close to the same. In one, the cobbles are used every day by the cars, and kept up, and stuff like that. The other one - it’s completely different . . . The best I could do would be to describe it like this - they plowed a dirt road, flew over it with a helicopter, and then just dropped a bunch of rocks out of the helicopter! That’s Paris-Roubaix. It’s that bad - it’s ridiculous. " - Chris Horner[18]
- "This is the one race that I dream of all year long, and look forward to all year long. Christopher Horner (born October 23 1971) is an American professional Road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam Astana. " - George Hincapie in various interviews. George Hincapié Garcés (born June 29 1973 in Queens, New York City) is an American professional Road bicycle racer residing
- "When you attack in Paris-Roubaix, you don't have to think. It doesn't take five minutes to work it all out. You just do what feels right at the moment. " - Johan Museeuw in an interview with Cycle Sport Magazine
- "Thousands line the road in this annual rite of spring cheering their larger than life heroes. Johan Museeuw (born October 13, 1965 in Varsenare) is a retired Belgian professional Road bicycle racer. Urging, at times, even helping them victory. They ride in the tracks of bygone legends dreaming of distant fame and glory. But glory is not without a price. These bloodied and battered warriors struggle through the rain, the cold, the mud, on roads better suited to oxen cart than bicycles. But for the victor there is glory, immortality and a place in history amongst the giants of the road. Since 1896, the greatest bike racers on earth have come to test their very souls in this brutal and beautiful spectacle". CBS Sports - 1987
- "This is a race that suits me when I'm having a good day. On the other hand, if you don't have the legs, this is the worst place you could possibly be. " - Jo Planckaert, 2004[19]
- "It's a circus, and I don't want to be one of the clowns. " - Chris Boardman (Speaking before the race start on British Eurosport).
- Bernard Hinault on the arrival line he had just passed first in 1981: "Paris-Roubaix est une connerie" translating "Paris-Roubaix is bullshit" or "Paris-Roubaix is damned rubbish". [20]
- "It's a pile of shit, this race, it's a whole pile of shit . . . You're working like an animal, you don't have the time to piss and you wet your pants . . . You're riding in mud like this and you're slipping and . . . it's a pile of shit, you must clean yourself otherwise you will go mad . . . " Dutchman Theo de Rooy speaking to John Tesh of CBS Sports after his breakaway during the 1985 race. Tesh asks, "Will you ever ride it again?", to which De Rooy responds, "Sure, it's the most beautiful race in the world!" to which Tesh and his crew and De Rooy burst out in laughter.
Notes and references
- ^ I'm talking total cobbles. www. guardian. co. uk (5 April 2006). Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 1 September 2007.
- ^ The real Hell of the North. www. cyclingnews. com (16 April 2006). Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 5 September 2007.
- ^ Paris-Roubaix 1998. uci. ch (12 April 1998). Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Retrieved on 10 September 2007.
- ^ a b 102nd Paris Roubaix Preview. www. dailypeloton. com (9 April 2004). Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Retrieved on 1 September 2007.
- ^ WWIII: La Trouée d'Arenberg is back. www. cyclingnews. com (9 April 2006). Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 1 September 2007.
- ^ Roubaix @ Roubaix - Specializing in cobbles. www. cyclingnews. com (21 June 2006). Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 1 September 2007.
- ^ Paris-Roubaix 2005. www. letour. fr (4 April 2005). Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 5 September 2007.
- ^ 37th Paris-Roubaix 1936 (France). cyclingrevealed. com. Retrieved on 25 February 2008.
- ^ Bouvet, P. Callewaert, P. Gatellier, J. Laget S. (2006), p. 102.
- ^ Bouvet, P. Callewaert, P. Gatellier, J. Laget S. (2006), p. 100-102.
- ^ Bouvet, P. Callewaert, P. Gatellier, J. Laget S. (2006), p. 40.
- ^ a b Tales from the pavé on the road to Roubaix. www. cyclingnews. com (11 April 2004). Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Retrieved on 1 September 2007.
- ^ Bouvet, P. Callewaert, P. Gatellier, J. Laget S. (2006), p. 54-55.
- ^ A New King for the Queen of Classics?. www. letour. fr (10 April 2007). Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 1 September 2007.
- ^ 52,8 Km of cobblestones: The notes. www. letour. fr (7 April 2008). Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Retrieved on 8 April 2008.
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- ^ 102nd Paris-Roubaix - CDM
- ^ LA FAUTE A MACADAM
- Bouvet, P. Callewaert, P. Gatellier, J. Laget S. (2006). "Paris Roubaix: A Journey Through Hell", VeloPress.
Further reading
- Philippe Bouvet, Pierre Callewaert, Jean-Luc Gatellier, Laget Serge: Paris-Roubaix: A Journey Through Hell (ISBN 1934030090), VeloPress. The inside story of the race, its great riders, its traditions, and its secrets
External links
- Official site
- Les Amis de Paris-Roubaix (French)
- Description of Paris-Roubaix cobbled sectors by cyclingnews.com
- Paris-Roubaix 2008 video with links to past race photos and video
Winners
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Winners by country
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| 1. Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle (born August 25, 1954 in Lembeye) is a former French professional road racing cyclist who was a specialist Crédit Agricole ( UCI Team Code CA) is a French professional Cycling team managed by Roger Legeay and sponsored by the French bank Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle (born August 25, 1954 in Lembeye) is a former French professional road racing cyclist who was a specialist Crédit Agricole ( UCI Team Code CA) is a French professional Cycling team managed by Roger Legeay and sponsored by the French bank Andrei Tchmil (born 22 January 1963 in Khabarovsk, Russia) is a retired professional Road bicycle racer. Lotto was a professional Road bicycle racing team, active between 1985 and 2002 when it merged with the Domo-Farm Frites team to form the new Lotto-Domo These are the results for the 1995 edition of the Paris-Roubaix Cycling classic, in which Franco Ballerini won alone in Roubaix Velodrome. Franco Ballerini is a retired Italian Road racing cyclist born on December 11, 1964 in Florence. Mapei was an Italian based Road bicycle racing team active from 1993 to 2002 named after sponsoring firm Mapei. These are the results for the 1996 edition of the Paris-Roubaix Cycling classic, in which Johan Museeuw won his first Paris-Roubaix Johan Museeuw (born October 13, 1965 in Varsenare) is a retired Belgian professional Road bicycle racer. Mapei was an Italian based Road bicycle racing team active from 1993 to 2002 named after sponsoring firm Mapei. These are the results for the 1997 edition of the Paris-Roubaix Cycling classic, in which Frédéric Guesdon won in a final sprint between eight riders Frédéric Guesdon (born October 14, 1971 in Saint-Méen-le-Grand, Bretagne) is a French professional Road bicycle racer Française des Jeux ( is a French Cycling team, sponsored by the French national lottery These are the results for the 1998 edition of the Paris-Roubaix Cycling classic, in which Franco Ballerini won and Mapei-Bricobi team took all positions Franco Ballerini is a retired Italian Road racing cyclist born on December 11, 1964 in Florence. Mapei was an Italian based Road bicycle racing team active from 1993 to 2002 named after sponsoring firm Mapei. These are the results for the 1999 edition of the Paris-Roubaix Cycling classic, in which Andrea Tafi won and Mapei-Quick Step team took all positions in Andrea Tafi (born 7 May, 1966 in Fucecchio) is an Italian former Road bicycle racer who retired from his professional career in 2005 Mapei was an Italian based Road bicycle racing team active from 1993 to 2002 named after sponsoring firm Mapei. These are the results for the 2000 edition of the Paris-Roubaix Cycling classic, in which Johan Museeuw took his second Roubaix win Johan Museeuw (born October 13, 1965 in Varsenare) is a retired Belgian professional Road bicycle racer. Mapei was an Italian based Road bicycle racing team active from 1993 to 2002 named after sponsoring firm Mapei. These are the results for the 2001 edition of the Paris-Roubaix Cycling classic, in which Servais Knaven won and Domo-Farm Frites team took all positions Henricus Theodorus Josephus 'Servais' Knaven (born March 6, 1971 in Lobith) is a Dutch professional Road bicycle racer, currently Silence-Lotto ( (formerly Davitamon-Lotto for 2005-2006 and Predictor-Lotto for 2007 is a Belgian professional cycling team sponsored These are the results for the 2002 edition of the Paris-Roubaix Cycling classic, in which Johan Museeuw entered history by winning his third Paris-Roubaix after an Johan Museeuw (born October 13, 1965 in Varsenare) is a retired Belgian professional Road bicycle racer. Silence-Lotto ( (formerly Davitamon-Lotto for 2005-2006 and Predictor-Lotto for 2007 is a Belgian professional cycling team sponsored These are the results for the 2003 edition of the Paris-Roubaix Cycling classic, in which Peter Van Petegem entered history by doing the double with his Ronde Peter Van Petegem (born January 18, 1970 in Brakel, Belgium) is a former elite professional Road racing cyclist. Silence-Lotto ( (formerly Davitamon-Lotto for 2005-2006 and Predictor-Lotto for 2007 is a Belgian professional cycling team sponsored The 2004 (102th edition of the Paris-Roubaix Cycling classic took place on April 11, 2004. Magnus Bäckstedt (born January 30, 1975 in Linköping, Östergötland) is a Swedish professional Road bicycle racer These are the results for the 2005 edition of the Paris-Roubaix Cycling classic, in which Tom Boonen entered history doing the double with his Ronde van Vlaanderen Tom Boonen (born on October 15 1980 in Mol) is a Belgian professional Road bicycle racer who won the 2005 World Road Race Champion. Quick Step ( UCI Team Code QST) is a Belgian UCI ProTour Cycling team led by team manager Patrick Lefevere. These are the results for the 2006 edition of the Paris-Roubaix Cycling classic, in which Fabian Cancellara became the second road racing cyclist from Fabian Cancellara (born March 18 1981 in Wohlen bei Bern) is a Swiss professional Road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam Team CSC The 2007 (105th edition of the Paris-Roubaix Cycling classic took place on April 15, 2007. Stuart O'Grady OAM (born 6 August 1973 in Adelaide) nicknamed Stuey, is an Australian professional Road bicycle racer, who started his career The 2008 Paris-Roubaix, the 106th edition of the monument classic Cycling race took place on April 13, 2008. Tom Boonen (born on October 15 1980 in Mol) is a Belgian professional Road bicycle racer who won the 2005 World Road Race Champion. Quick Step ( UCI Team Code QST) is a Belgian UCI ProTour Cycling team led by team manager Patrick Lefevere. |  Belgium |
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