‘It is a brutal race, it is a terrible race, but it is something so special’ Twice a winner of the Under 23 Paris-Roubaix, Taylor Phinney sounded both excited and confident in today’s pre-race press conference, believing that he is […]
German rider pleased with reconnaissance: ‘I really had the power to accelerate on the cobbles’ Ninth last week in the Ronde van Vlaanderen, John Degenkolb has been given Argos Shimano’s full backing for this Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix, and believes he can […]
‘This is my final goal of the first part of the season and I am still very motivated’ Confidence on a high after a superb – and somewhat unexpected – third place in last weekend’s Ronde van Vlaanderen, Jurgen Roelandts […]
2009 Paris-Roubaix runner up ready for Sunday after Sanremo and Flanders disappointment Filippo Pozzato (Lampre-Merida) is taking aim at the third and final big target of his spring campaign, as he hopes to go one better than his 2009 second […]
Lars Boom and Sep Vanmarcke to lead but Dutch team has other options Blanco Pro Cycling will head into Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix with confidence, it says, with its team leaders buoyed by strong performances in last week’s Ronde van Vlaanderen. Although […]
52.6km of Hell in 111th edition of the Queen of the Classics Following reconnaissance by race director Christian Prudhomme and technical director Jean-François Pescheux, organiser ASO has officially rated the 27 sectors of cobbles to be crossed in Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix. […]
Belgian champion writes off Classics season and doesn’t know when he’ll resume training Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) won’t be able to bring himself to watch this Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix, as he sits out the race with the injuries he sustained […]
Team Saxo Tinkoff gives Italian time to regain health Team Saxo Tinkoff has had a setback as regards its lineup for Paris-Roubaix, with the squad being forced to rule out Daniele Bennati due to illness. The Italian has been suffering […]
Belgian rider not as badly hurt as initially feared Initial concerns that Tom Boonen’s crash could have spelt an end to his spring have eased somewhat, although it remains to be seen if he will be able to participate in […]
Belgian rider unimpressed by more relaxed whereabouts requirements for other sports Tom Boonen will follow the old adage about not changing a winning formula, with the Belgian saying that he will follow the same building up to the Classics in […]
American rider lays out targets and assesses current season He’s stepped up a level in his second pro season and now an older, more experienced and more confident Taylor Phinney is ready for what he hopes will be a very […]
34 year old BMC Racing Team rider still focused on winning Paris-Roubaix He’s had the toughest season of his career, with long periods off the bike and a few low-key races, but Thor Hushovd has recovered his motivation and plans […]
Extensive renovation begins on famous 1600 metre Wallers to Hélesmes sector One of Paris-Roubaix’ most iconic landmarks will make its return to the Queen of the Classics next year, after extensive renovation work has been carried out to one of […]
23 year old builds experience in some of cycling’s top events As Tom Boonen and his QuickStep henchmen endure endless post-Roubaix interviews; Sebastien Turgot is hailed as the saviour of French cycling and Alessandro Ballan explains yet again why he […]
Haematoma on right knee for Italian Classics star after Paris-Roubaix crash Filippo Pozzato (Farnese Vini-Selle Italia) will be forced to take three days of absolute rest following his crash in Paris-Roubaix, his team has announced. The Italian, who finished second […]
Says Boonen must try to win more varied races Speaking after Tom Boonen equaled his record of four Paris-Roubaix wins, former Belgian pro Roger de Vlaeminck has spoken dismissively of the opposition in Sunday’s race, “I hope Cancellara participates next […]
Crashes and punctures deny last French winner a glorious retirement day: young Frenchmen line up to take his place Frédéric Guesdon (FDJ-BigMat) bowed out of professional cycling, as a rider at least, in the velodrome of Roubaix, where he made […]
Mixed fortunes for Ballan and Hushovd They were amongst the youngest and oldest riders in Paris-Roubaix yesterday, representing both ends of the spectrum; neither won, but at the end of the Hell of the North both Taylor Phinney and George […]
