the tour of flanders takes place right before paris-roubaix and is almost as notorious. famous for its hills and cobblestones this is definitely not a ride for the faint of heart. this is also another one of the “monuments.” if you want a taste here’s a great video (with some guy’s head in the way [...]
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ronde van vlaanderen
Posted in other races, tagged classic, cobblestone, ronde van vlaanderen on October 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
paris-roubaix
Posted in other races, tagged a sunday in hell, paris-roubaix, race on August 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
hell yeah! this is *the* one day race for real men. it is famous for its cobblestone roads, crappy weather, and many crashes. and this is the very definition of a classic, going all the way back to 1896.
