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I too have been hooked on Paris-Roubaix and following George's never-ending, Quixotic quest to finally win it. Plus, it is great fun watching them race over the cobblestones and through the forest.Originally Posted by Aggie_Ama
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02-23-2009, 10:56 AM #61
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Yes, I do feel withdrawal symptoms. I plan to spin on the trainer when I get home...but no cycling to watch. What will I do all week after work? Originally Posted by Kalidurga
I did see a few women running alongside the riders, though they weren't in strange costumes or dragging small children. These questions could apply to a lot of sporting events. I mean, why do guys strip half-naked and paint themselves in team colors for football games in the middle of winter? It's obviously some sort of primal, caveman urge
And my question is: Is anyone else feeling withdrawal symptoms this morning? It's not bad enough I feel this way in August, now I'm gonna feel it at the end of February, too?
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02-23-2009, 11:16 AM #62
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02-23-2009, 11:33 AM #63
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This is what made me realize I'd been missing something in not following Paris-Roubaix. This year will be different.
And I love those photos of Lance shoving the Devil. Gotta wonder how many of his fellow riders wished they could have taken their hands off the bars and applauded him. I'd bet they'd love to shove each and every one of those doofii who get too close."How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com
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02-23-2009, 11:33 AM #64
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Remember the one where his handlebars broke! He really is jinxed. Originally Posted by Norsegoddess
I love the spring classics.
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02-23-2009, 11:42 AM #65
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That was horrifying. His form was so great that year and then poof stupid freak accident. Then the last year with Disco he breaks his frikkin wrist in Cali. Last year he missed the group that got away. Originally Posted by redrhodie
I love Roubaix and Flanders. Cobbles and crummy weather, I like it!Amanda
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02-23-2009, 12:13 PM #66
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I really thought he was going to win it that year. Perhaps he is hopelessly jinxed. With that image burned in my mind though, when I had some play in my front end last year, I took it right in. LBO guys told me if I had left it a while longer, I would have "done a George."
