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Paris - Roubaix 2012
08 Apr - 08 Apr, 2012
Paris - RoubaixFranceAbout The Race
| TYPE | LOCATION |
|---|---|
| Road | France |
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Defending champion: Johan Vansummeren, Garmin-Barracuda (Getty)
Famous for its rough terrain and cobblestones Paris Roubaix is
considered one of the Monuments of the European cycling calendar, and
contributes points towards the UCI World Ranking.
The Paris-Roubaix begins at 9:30pm AEST on Sunday 8 April on SBS ONE,
with simultaneous live streaming online. David Basheer will host with
guest analyst Henk Vogels and commentary from Phil Liggett and Paul
Sherwen.
News
Turgot acquitted from whereabouts charges by FFC
Frenchman Sebastien Turgot has been acquitted of a potential two-year suspension by the French Cycling Federation (FFC), after his challenge to two of the three whereabouts violations was successful.
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Aussies Abroad weekend wrap
Paris-Roubaix, L'enfer du Nord has come to a close, signalling the end
of the cobbled classics and the cue for the Ardennes to begin, but the
Australians were all over Europe this week and it would be remiss to
forget those competing who weren't at the French monument.
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Boonen rates himself 'best ever' after Roubaix triumph
Tom Boonen believes that he will go down as the best rider in the history of the cobbled classics after storming to a record-equalling triumph at Sunday's Paris-Roubaix.
Full StoryBoonen powers to record-equalling win
Tom Boonen's remarkable run of form continued as he became only the second rider to win the Paris-Roubaix classic for a fourth time. Full Story
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