Paris-Roubaix 2012 - The Queen of the Classics (257.5km)

[Trofinios]

because sky still thinks ebh has it for the classics

Apparently they do, but today showed just how far away EBH is to really challenge for a podium spot. He had nothing to counter with when the pace went up with 30k left. Geraint and Flecha for PR next year.

 

[cineteq]

Boom not happy. Said he had cramps in the sprint

I guess that excuses himself for not going with Boonen.

 

[nesocip]

Why oh why are Eurocar not premier league, yet the likes of AG2R are? Even Team Gadret are better than the 2R'S

Because cycling isnt only about cobbles.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

I guess that excuses himself for not going with Boonen.

No, but a podium would have been a fine effort for boom.
Anyway he did well today, not inconceivable to imagine him winning or one day, won't be easy tho. he made improvement at the very least.

 

[Dutchsmurf]

I guess that excuses himself for not going with Boonen.

Nah, the excuse for not going with Boonen probably is "Boonen was just too strong today".

 

[Gloin22]

Because cycling isnt only about cobbles.

Ymm Europcar has better mountain team than most at WT level

 

[burning]

Because cycling isnt only about cobbles.

Europcar is definitely better than at least a few Protour teams

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

Has Turgot ever featured at the sharp end of a Monument before? I can't remember him doing so.

That was an amazing ride by him.

 

[superconfex]

Because cycling isnt only about cobbles.

Don't remember Rolland riding cobbles

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Find it funny that people is saying that a 24 yr old Norwegian kid that does his first serious PR NEVER EVVEEERRRRR will do good here, and should focus on other stuff

Hushovd didn't ne nearly as well when he was at his age, neither did Ballan or Flecha.

Just because we got a Boonen that has been awesome since he was 21, and we now got a Sagan that has been awesome since he was what 19? doesn't mean that that is the actuall norm for when people start deliver podiums in classics....

 

[Michele]

No way. Ballan and Pozzato were just arrogant and lazy in the situation. Glad they didn't win.

Ballan was just back, Pozzato asked him to take the turn but Ballan said no and they looked at each other.
At RAI he said that he wanted to pass a turn after his effort and plus his team told him not to ride as they had Hushovd behind.

 

[Zoncolan]

Because cycling isnt only about cobbles.

LOL
The Tour last year?!

 

[Lexman]

My god, what a ride by Boonen today, unbelievable tactics by Pozzato/Ballan, Sky, and Rabobank...

Great work by Terpstra...

But Boonen man man man Tommeke wat doe je nu??

 

[Eyeballs Out]

The trouble with Sky is there's only ever Plan A and even Plan A is usually flawed. No flexibility. It's how they lost the Vuelta

 

[Roude Leiw]

Europcar is definitely better than at least a few Protour teams

quoted for truth

Boonen did a great race, as did Boom & Flecha. Pozzato was the fail of the day.

 

[jens_attacks]

one of the best races i've ever seen

tommeke is a god no doubt

europcar will wipe the floor in july

my god that was unbelievable what he did.

tommeke for cauberg!

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Find it funny that people is saying that a 24 yr old Norwegian kid that does his first serious PR NEVER EVVEEERRRRR will do good here, and should focus on other stuff

Hushovd didn't ne nearly as well when he was at his age, neither did Ballan or Flecha.

Just because we got a Boonen that has been awesome since he was 21, and we now got a Sagan that has been awesome since he was what 19? doesn't mean that that is the actuall norm for when people start deliver podiums in classics....

I'm not sure it is a matter of never, but rather riding for the right rider in the present. It was a mistake to ride for ebh today.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Apparently they do, but today showed just how far away EBH is to really challenge for a podium spot. He had nothing to counter with when the pace went up with 30k left. Geraint and Flecha for PR next year.

ebh has been showing ti in every race, espeically msr as well. but they simply don't leanr I guess. probably because ebh has great tests :L

 

[Another_Dutch_Guy]

Wow, Boonen did a Cancellara! Doing this while having the best sprint of the field... A true champion!

Good to see Boom and Terpstra finishing in the top 10 as well.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Ymm Europcar has better mountain team than most at WT level

europcar have like 20 riders

 

[Kwibus]

No, but a podium would have been a fine effort for boom.
Anyway he did well today, not inconceivable to imagine him winning or one day, won't be easy tho. he made improvement at the very least.

His tank was empty though. It's still a bit too long.
When he rode away from Flecha and Ballan he was impressive, but I wondered how long he would manage to keep it up.... well not long again.
Typical Boom. He can be very explosive, but his engine just isn't big enough.

 

[Gloin22]

europcar have like 20 riders

Actually they have 26

 

[The Sheep]

turgot and Ballan both got the 2nd place?

 

[Ripper]

For all the SKY fans ... ummmmm, huge fail for SKY.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

I'm not sure it is a matter of never, but rather riding for the right rider in the present. It was a mistake to ride for ebh today.

Yes, off course, i do understand that, but someone here speaks like he never will be able to do anything