Paris-Roubaix 2018 ***spoilers***

[smutchin]

So, which Quick Step rider's turn is it to win this time?

Gilbert seems to have been playing the super-domestique role recently, maybe his teammates will return the favour for this one. Although Terpstra isn't too interested in team orders and it seems highly likely he'll attempt another long-range solo win. Stybar is overdue a big win too, but I'm starting to think a Monument is beyond his capabilities. If it ends in a bunch sprint, Lampaert could be a genuine contender.

Actually, I'm rooting for Demare for this one. Would be fun to see him upset the QS party.

 

[steveindenmark]

Lets hope he can avoid level crossings then.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

I think it's Stybar's turn

 

[rich p]

Watching the DDV last week, it was obvious that Lampaert was the strongest rider in the break but I think he went early cos he wasn't sure that he'd win a sprint.
It'll be interesting to see why Geraint has picked this one out - because of it's prestige or with serious intention?
Anyone know what the weather forecast is?
Wet and windy is more fun for the armchair sadists.

 

[smutchin]

It'll be interesting to see why Geraint has picked this one out - because of it's prestige or with serious intention?

He won the junior version way back in 2004. I've long thought that if he'd been born in Belgium he would have made a career out of being a one-day specialist in the mould of Tom Boonen, rather than wasting his time fannying about on the track.

 

[smutchin]

As for the weather forecast, it's predicted to be cold, wet and windy for the 200km Kent-based audax I'm doing on Sunday, so I imagine it will be much the same just across the Channel.

 

[brommers]

It'll be interesting to see why Geraint has picked this one out - because of it's prestige or with serious intention?

Cobbles preparation for the TdF?

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Les Amis de Paris-Roubaix @A_ParisRoubaix is well worth a follow on twitter if you don't already, they do great work replacing sections of cobbles, uncovering previously paved sections and upkeep of the pave

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Splendid

 

[Too Tyred]

I'm such a Sagan fanboy, it's cringeworthy! Really looking forward to this!

 

[brommers]

Weather for Roubaix on Sunday up to 20°c and about 10% chance of rain, although there is a higher chance of overnight rain, so could be a bit damp.

 

[Fight.The.Power]

It begins

 

[brommers]

Nice and sunny at the start - on Eurosport 2 now.

 

[roadrash]

could this be the break that sticks

 

[roadrash]

that's a lot of riders down