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Title: Paris-Roubaix 2017
Post by: Andy H on November 08, 2016, 01:35:55 PM

OVW will be present at next years Paris-Roubaix sportive, in the form of Richard B, Andy S, Paul N, myself and former coach (and I believe honorary member) Chris Tasker.

OK just need to find the nearest cobbled street, any ideas!  ::)

Title: Re: Paris-Roubaix 2017
Post by: Dave W on November 08, 2016, 02:44:21 PM

constitution Hill, Swansea, SA1 6JH
Length: 0.3km
Gradient: 19%


http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/the-14-best-cobbled-climbs-in-the-uk-175048

Title: Re: Paris-Roubaix 2017
Post by: Jason T on November 08, 2016, 03:37:27 PM

We can always take this in during the Tandem Ride this Sunday  :)

http://tinyurl.com/psqjazt

Title: Re: Paris-Roubaix 2017
Post by: Dave W on November 08, 2016, 03:53:37 PM

we will fly up there. me and Keith can practice standing up on the Tandem :o

Title: Re: Paris-Roubaix 2017
Post by: Andy H on November 08, 2016, 05:07:03 PM

Paris-Roubaix is flat!

Title: Re: Paris-Roubaix 2017
Post by: Paul Nicholas on November 11, 2016, 07:11:39 AM

Llantrisant? on a hill again!

Title: Re: Paris-Roubaix 2017
Post by: Nick Langley on December 03, 2016, 10:09:46 PM

Saw this and thought it may be of some use...

https://sportivebreaks.com/blog/riding-the-cobbles-advice-for-you-your-bike/

Title: Re: Paris-Roubaix 2017
Post by: Andy H on December 03, 2016, 10:25:54 PM

Thanks Nick, makes interesting reading, I think!!!!!    :o

Title: Re: Paris-Roubaix 2017
Post by: Andrew S on December 08, 2016, 08:32:48 PM

http://www.flammerouge.je/factsheets/cobbles_prep.htm
In the same vein and lots of other good stuff on the site.

Title: Re: Paris-Roubaix 2017
Post by: Paul Nicholas on December 14, 2016, 10:06:43 PM

Thanks Andy S top tips. Here is my Paris Roubaix training loop, on the only section of cobbles I know:

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/14091713

 ;)

Title: Re: Paris-Roubaix 2017
Post by: craig m on March 23, 2017, 03:19:49 PM

https://youtu.be/T6M41jIe7C8

https://youtu.be/J1r_Xm11eSc

stick to the crest, hope it stays dry, keep in the big ring and enjoy!
i rode on VITTORIA PAVE 27mm at 80psi and had no issues, double bar tape although in reality just hung onto the hoods !

Title: Re: Paris-Roubaix 2017
Post by: Andy H on March 23, 2017, 03:53:58 PM

I'm liking the look of the cycle path!  :-[

Title: Re: Paris-Roubaix 2017
Post by: Andy S on April 07, 2017, 09:09:47 PM

03.00 alarm
No turning back now
Good luck boys

Title: Re: Paris-Roubaix 2017
Post by: Andy H on April 08, 2017, 04:29:50 PM

What a day!!
Can't put into words what it's like hitting the first section pave, nearest I can say is attaching a pneumatic jack hammer attached to your handle bars. I've no idea how we all got around with no more incident than two lost water bottles!
Hardest 100 miles ever!

Title: Re: Paris-Roubaix 2017
Post by: Greg B on April 08, 2017, 07:15:07 PM

Well done