Paris Roubaix *spoiler*

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  • shinyhelmut
    shinyhelmut Posts: 1,364
    How the fek did Cancelarra come from so far back to take second? :shock:

    His electric motor surely
  • shinyhelmut
    shinyhelmut Posts: 1,364
    iainf72 wrote:
    100% better than last years piece of crap

    If you cannot appreciate sports supremacy at its finest you should go and watch your local cat 4 race

    Bol10x. That was a far better race than last year.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Last year's was actually very boring other than the thought of how good chinny was.
  • inkyfingers
    inkyfingers Posts: 4,400
    iainf72 wrote:
    100% better than last years piece of crap

    If you cannot appreciate sports supremacy at its finest you should go and watch your local cat 4 race

    I think many of us think Cancellara is an incredible rider, but when it's all over 40km from the end it makes for a pretty boring spectacle. I don't really care who wins, I just want to be entertained.
    "I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    Last year was impressive but boring. This year was not boring at all

    Hell, the Tour might not be rubbish this year
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • EKIMIKE
    EKIMIKE Posts: 2,232
    Anyone else a little annoyed at the fact they're talking about JVS as if he's a complete no-one.

    2 Paris-Roubaix top 10's in the last 3 years, anyone?

    Awesome ride. Hero.
  • inkyfingers
    inkyfingers Posts: 4,400
    iainf72 wrote:

    Hell, the Tour might not be rubbish this year

    Calm down Iain, let's not get ahead of ourselves!
    "I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    This race was better, even if it was so annoying that Geraint, Boonen and Chavanel were not there. To deny a superb specimen and to will him to lose because he is by far the best in raw terms is not good.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • mattsy666
    mattsy666 Posts: 91
    Canc's ride was likely better than last years given all that went on ... It's not 1stbut it's better than the rest of them (combined) ... At least he's learning ...bit by bit ... He might win again by 2013 ...
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    EKIMIKE wrote:
    Anyone else a little annoyed at the fact they're talking about JVS as if he's a complete no-one.

    2 Paris-Roubaix top 10's in the last 3 years, anyone?

    Awesome ride. Hero.

    Begone with your pesky facts
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    I don't really care who wins, I just want to be entertained.

    ^^ This.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Poor Hushovd. For certain I don't think he was not riding originally because Summi was there. He was just hoping Fabian would ride him up then would get VS to pull him before he sprints in the last 50m.

    Thor said before that the team was riding 100% for him...


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    Contador is the Greatest
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Vansummeren was the other lotto guy who got taken out with hoste by Flecha in '09.


    Anyway, this season officially demonstrates why flat classics are sh!t hot.
  • EKIMIKE
    EKIMIKE Posts: 2,232
    I'd truly love to see Hushovd win one day. Deserves it.
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,662
    Anyone else think JvS's missus is a fitty?!
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Wowowow, his emotions holding that stone must be unreal
    Contador is the Greatest
  • Looks like Chinny looks fed up, seen Van Semmeren on the podium
    ITS BY DOING WHAT EVER, THAT YOU BECOME WHOEVER!
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
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    Contador is the Greatest
  • inkyfingers
    inkyfingers Posts: 4,400
    Wowowow, his emotions holding that stone must be unreal

    No, he was just struggling to lift it above his head!
    "I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)
  • B3rnieMac
    B3rnieMac Posts: 384
    Only 19 seconds, could ave been a different outcome had fab and
    Thor not been blocked by the motos...
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    It is definitely worth mentioning and showing respect to Tjallingi. He was in the break from like 10.30 or something. That is hardcore.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Moser was at the start line btw:

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    Contador is the Greatest
  • patchy
    patchy Posts: 779
    what. a. race.
    point your handlebars towards the heavens and sweat like you're in hell
  • luckao
    luckao Posts: 632
    Uhhhh, i feel like a fat slob who's been binging on ice cream, except it was cycling, and it was so worth it. Nom nom nom!
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,711
    This year's classics, thus far have been epic.
    Totally unpredictable and very, very animated.
    In part, making up for the rather tame stage racing dished up.

    JV is claiming that JvS winning was all part GC's cunning plan.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Getty
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    If you are wondering about his teeth, here is a high res:
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    Reuters
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    Contador is the Greatest
  • MaxwellBygraves
    MaxwellBygraves Posts: 1,353
    edited April 2011
    "That's it! You people have stood in my way long enough. I'm going to clown college! " - Homer
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Sheeeyite! JvS punctured with 5k to go!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Apparently JvS is in the middle of contract negotiations too...
  • Sheptastic
    Sheptastic Posts: 298
    VS did the last 5 km on a flat tyre :shock:
    h372ejjj

    Bloody hero.

    (via Vaughters on twiiter)