2005 winner doubles in sprint with Cancellara and Ballan 2005...
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Tom Boonen wins in the velodrome, thanks to his sprinting skills(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Boonen makes his move!(Image credit: James Huang)
Alessandro Ballan was strong to make the break, but had no answer to Boonen.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Pozzato's shorts gave testimony to a rough day for the Italian(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Alexander Serov (Tinkoff Credit Systems) was part(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
The clouds were not as threatening as expected and it stayed dry for the most part(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Cancellara reflects on where it went wrong, but the truth is that Boonen was simply too strong today.(Image credit: AFP)
The only cobble stone you'd ever want to kiss!(Image credit: AFP)
Manuel Quinziato (Liquigas) rode a good race.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Tom Boonen takes the Queen of Classics, in the velodrome in Roubaix.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Alessandro Ballan (Lampre) is marked by the dust of a dry race.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Tom Boonen (Quick Step) celebrates as he crosses the line ahead of his breakaway companions.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Ballan, Cancellara and Boonen and this ended up to be the reverse podium.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Fabio Baldato (Lampre) is an Italian who likes the cobbles.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Pozzato had still plenty of team-mates in the earlier part of the race.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Stijn Devolder (Quick Step) leads his captain through one of the muddy sections.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Cancellara in the break royale with the Belgian supporters cheering for 'their' Tom Boonen.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Pozzato was unlucky to be involved in a crash, just before the Arenberg.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Manuel Quinziato (Liquigas) rode a strong race and finished in the Hincapie group.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
The clouds were not threatening as the weather was much better than predicted.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
The forest of Arenberg always tells which riders are in and out of contention.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Ballan leads Boonen and Cancellara.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
The trio did well on the cobbles but Ballan clearly was not enjoying the rough terrain too much.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
One of the typical right hand turns that often proves to be fatal in dry or wet conditions.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Some riders opted for the side of the road, while others didn't mind the cobbles.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Pozzato was dropped after a crash then fought back, but eventually had to surrender.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Fischer stormed ahead in Wallers-Arenberg, but Cancellara had him in his sight.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
It was complete chaos on the course.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
One of the easier sections of the pavé.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Alessandro Ballan in an earlier part of the race with O'Grady carrying bottles.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Patrick Calcagni (Barloworld) cobbles along.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Pozzato's shorts gave testimony to his rough day.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Alexander Serov (Tinkoff Credit Systems) was part of the main break of the day.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Quick Step power from left to right with Wouter Weylandt, Tom Boonen and Stijn Devolder.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Ballan in the dust.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Boonen is followed by Martyn Maaskant (Slipstream Chipotle - H30)(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
It's a relief when the riders see the number crossed out, as it means the end of the cobble section.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Marco Bandiera (Lampre) seems to cry in pain.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Sector 2 is the last 'real' sector and even it provides plenty of alternatives.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
The break royale passes the windmill.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Alexander Serov (Tinkoff Credit Systems) smiles before the start, but didn't know yet that he would be in the break of the day.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Zong! A Paris-Roubaix without crashes would be like a fish without water.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Neither of the men up front could make a decisive move before the velodrome.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Ballan leads as Cancellara makes it from the left to the right side of the road.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Serov is happy as it stayed dry(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Tom Boonen did it again!(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Ballan can be proud with his ride and happy with third.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Crashfest(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Baldato finished another classic and this one in a very good tenth place.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Manuel Quinziato (Liquigas) can be happy with his result.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
When the attacks come thick and fast you better pay attention. Ballan fights his way back to Boonen, Cancellara and Devolder.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Martijn Maaskant (Slipstream Chipotle Presented By H30) rode to an impressive fourth place.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
The peloton winds its way through the fields of northern France.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
Anything to avoid the cobbles: riders make use of a footpath for a smoother ride.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
The Belgian fans were out in force as usual.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
No rain, but plenty of dust in the 106th Paris-Roubaix.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
All eyes were on Tom Boonen today, and he did not disappoint.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
Boonen took the race by the scruff of the neck.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
Tom Boonen sweeps through a corner on the pavé.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
Alessandro Ballan (Lampre) had a great ride today.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
Fabian Cancellara (Team CSC) goes in pursuit of Tom Boonen.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
Boonen tried to shake Cancellara before the Roubaix velodrome but eventually settled for a sprint.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
Tom Boonen leads Fabian Cancellara and Alessandro Ballan in their winning escape.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
Boonen blasts away from Cancellara and Ballan down the finishing straight.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
An ecstatic Tom Boonen takes the win in the Roubaix velodrome.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
Boonen is mobbed by photographers and journalists after his triumph.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
A second Roubaix cobblestone for Boonen's mantle piece.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
It reads 'Vainqueur de Paris-Roubaix 2008'.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
Two Roubaix victories - this one probably sweeter than the first.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
The 2008 Paris-Roubaix podium: Fabian Cancellara (Team CSC), Tom Boonen (Quick Step) and Alessandro Ballan (Lampre).(Image credit: AFP Photo)
Cancellara and Boonen share a joke on the podium.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
A dusty but delighted Tom Boonen attends the post-race press conference.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
Boonen is congratulated by runner up Fabian Cancellara.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
Cancellara reflects on his day's efforts.(Image credit: AFP Photo)
Alessandro Ballan, Fabian Cancellara and Tom Boonen enter the Roubaix velodrome with Boonen in perfect position.(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
Boonen makes his move!(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
Boonen quickly opens up a gap…(Image credit: James Huang/Cyclingnews.com)
