Paris-Roubaix 2017

[Andy H]

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! 

[Dave W]

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

[Jason T]

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

http://tinyurl.com/psqjazt

[Dave W]

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

[Andy H]

Paris-Roubaix is flat!

[Paul Nicholas]

Llantrisant? on a hill again!

[Nick Langley]

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

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

[Andy H]

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

[Andrew S]

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

[Paul Nicholas]

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

 

[craig m]

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 !

[Andy H]

I'm liking the look of the cycle path! 

[Andy S]

03.00 alarm
No turning back now
Good luck boys

[Andy H]

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!

[Greg B]

Well done