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On the start line at Paris-Roubaix

  • Stuart O'Grady, Boonen, Pozzato and Cancellara

    Stuart O'Grady, Boonen, Pozzato and Cancellara

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • The peloton gathers for the start

    The peloton gathers for the start

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • Filippo Pozzato, the man in black, was one of the last riders to sign

    Filippo Pozzato, the man in black, was one of the last riders to sign

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • The Team Sky beacon allowed their riders to find the bus in the Place du Palais at Compiegne

    The Team Sky beacon allowed their riders to find the bus in the Place du Palais at Compiegne

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Riders hope they won't have to load their bikes on to - and their bodies into - the broom wagon today

    Riders hope they won't have to load their bikes on to - and their bodies into - the broom wagon today

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Thor Hushovd awaits the start of the 108th Paris-Roubaix

    Thor Hushovd awaits the start of the 108th Paris-Roubaix

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • The peloton gets ready for the start in Compiegne

    The peloton gets ready for the start in Compiegne

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • A fan in vintage outfit cheers on his favorite riders with a Belgian flag at the start in Compiegne

    A fan in vintage outfit cheers on his favorite riders with a Belgian flag at the start in Compiegne

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • Jens Keukeleire (Cofidis) receives advice from former pro rider Nico Mattan

    Jens Keukeleire (Cofidis) receives advice from former pro rider Nico Mattan

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • The team buses are parking in the shadow of Napoleon's chateau in Compiegne

    The team buses are parking in the shadow of Napoleon's chateau in Compiegne

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • The teams get in position at the start in Compiegne

    The teams get in position at the start in Compiegne

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • The teams arrive in Compiegne

    The teams arrive in Compiegne

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • A Vacansoleil mechanic does some last-minute fine-tuning to a race bike

    A Vacansoleil mechanic does some last-minute fine-tuning to a race bike

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • The riders sign on

    The riders sign on

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • Every rider will be hoping to avoid seeing the broom wagon today

    Every rider will be hoping to avoid seeing the broom wagon today

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • Directeur sportif Matt White gives Tyler Farrar some last advice

    Directeur sportif Matt White gives Tyler Farrar some last advice

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • JImmy Casper (Saur-Sojasun) goes to sign on

    JImmy Casper (Saur-Sojasun) goes to sign on

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • Staf Scheirlinckx (Omega Pharma-Lotto) checks his brakes

    Staf Scheirlinckx (Omega Pharma-Lotto) checks his brakes

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • George Hincapie (BMC) was happy to be at the start of another Paris-Roubaix

    George Hincapie (BMC) was happy to be at the start of another Paris-Roubaix

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • Boonen tightens his helmet before the start

    Boonen tightens his helmet before the start

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Boonen, Pozzato and Cancellara swap fashion tips about wearing black

    Boonen, Pozzato and Cancellara swap fashion tips about wearing black

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Garmin-Transitions' Julian Dean, Steve Cozza and David Millar

    Garmin-Transitions' Julian Dean, Steve Cozza and David Millar

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • The riders gather for the start

    The riders gather for the start

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • The local politicians cut the ribbon. The race can start

    The local politicians cut the ribbon. The race can start

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Only 259km to go from here

    Only 259km to go from here

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Tom Boonen signs on and waves to the crowd

    Tom Boonen signs on and waves to the crowd

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Fabian Cancellara (Saxo Bank) win his Specialized 'Project Black' bike

    Fabian Cancellara (Saxo Bank) win his Specialized 'Project Black' bike

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • James Murdoch and Brailsford traveled as guests with Bernard Hinault

    James Murdoch and Brailsford traveled as guests with Bernard Hinault

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Millar talks to Team Sky's Dave Brialsford

    Millar talks to Team Sky's Dave Brialsford

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • David Millar (Garmin-Transitions) was happy about the blue skies and sun

    David Millar (Garmin-Transitions) was happy about the blue skies and sun

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Bernhard Eisel (HTC-Columbia) admitted he was nervous

    Bernhard Eisel (HTC-Columbia) admitted he was nervous

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Frank Hoj (Saxo Bank) was all smiles at the start

    Frank Hoj (Saxo Bank) was all smiles at the start

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Garmin-Transition's Doug Ellis and Bob Stapleton of HTC-Columbia

    Garmin-Transition's Doug Ellis and Bob Stapleton of HTC-Columbia

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Team Sky principal Dave Brailsford and Saxo Bank manager Bjarne Riis in deep conversation

    Team Sky principal Dave Brailsford and Saxo Bank manager Bjarne Riis in deep conversation

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Which one of these four will triumph in Roubaix

    Which one of these four will triumph in Roubaix

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand