Melburn Roubaix 2007
Posted by Ben on | July 1, 2007
The Melbourne Roubaix: Hell of the Northcote returns in 2007. Due to other commitments I missed out in 2006 but this year I am a certain starter.
I am a climber so I am far too light for riding over cobbles. Consequently I will be acting as a domestique for Matt in an effort to guide him to victory in one of the world’s most prestigious one day races.* What goes around comes around so Matt will be my domestique for the first few climbs of the 2008 Alpine Classic.
Some nice photos of the 2006 Melbourne Roubaix
If you are not familiar with cycling history then the Melburn Roubaix pays homage to the Paris Roubaix which is the world’s permier one day cycling race. An Australian Stuart O’Grady is the regining champion.
*Actually the Melburn Roubaix is not prestigious. Its not even a race. Its all just a bit of fun.
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July 21st, 2007 @ 6:17 pm
So how did it go, Ben?
July 23rd, 2007 @ 4:30 pm
It was great fun but it started to rain and get cold so we decided to seek the cover of a kebab shop.
Not a move in the tradition of the Paris Roubaix but a good move nonetheless.