2011 Paris-Roubaix photos: Ben Delaney visits with racers before and after
- By Ben Delaney
- Published Apr. 12, 2011
- Updated Apr. 12, 2011 at 4:20 PM EDT
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Ted's Tape
Like many riders, Ted King taped his knuckles in an effort to reduce the painful vibration caused by racing the cobbles. Photo: Ben Delaney © VeloNews
VeloNews editor in chief Ben Delaney snapped a few shots of some racers before and after Sunday’s Hell of the North.
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No, I won't smile for your stupid picture
Filippo Pozzato was all race face before the start. Photo: Ben Delaney © VeloNews
VeloNews editor in chief Ben Delaney snapped a few shots of some racers before and after Sunday’s Hell of the North.
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Face in the crowd
Ted King looks back over the field at the start in Compiegne of the 109th Paris-Roubaix. Photo: Ben Delaney © VeloNews
VeloNews editor in chief Ben Delaney snapped a few shots of some racers before and after Sunday’s Hell of the North.
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Knuckle down, son
John Murphy taped his fingers between the joints, and wrapped his wrists for Roubaix. Photo: Ben Delaney © VeloNews
VeloNews editor in chief Ben Delaney snapped a few shots of some racers before and after Sunday’s Hell of the North.
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Ready for a fight
BMC's John Murphy: "Roubaix is war, man." Photo: Ben Delaney © VeloNews
VeloNews editor in chief Ben Delaney snapped a few shots of some racers before and after Sunday’s Hell of the North.
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Close to tears
Johan Van Summeren was elated and emotional after his Paris-Roubaix win. Photo: Ben Delaney © VeloNews
VeloNews editor in chief Ben Delaney snapped a few shots of some racers before and after Sunday’s Hell of the North.
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Ah, come here, you!
HTC-Highroad boss Bob Stapleton gives Garmin-Cervelo boss Jonathan Vaughters a congratulatory hug in the infield of the Roubaix velodrome. Photo: Ben Delaney © VeloNews
VeloNews editor in chief Ben Delaney snapped a few shots of some racers before and after Sunday’s Hell of the North.
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I can't move my fingers!
Ben King jokes about the effect of the pave on his hands after the finish. Photo: Ben Delaney © VeloNews
VeloNews editor in chief Ben Delaney snapped a few shots of some racers before and after Sunday’s Hell of the North.
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If at first you don't succeed...
Bjorn Selander crashed out of his first Paris-Roubaix in 2010. This year, he made it to the finish in one piece, riding in support of Gregory Rast, who finished fourth. Photo: Ben Delaney © VeloNews
VeloNews editor in chief Ben Delaney snapped a few shots of some racers before and after Sunday’s Hell of the North.
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