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Aural fyx
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with YOUR fyx
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Twice as much Hell
The predicated spring classic weather never eventuated, and the field of the 2008 Melburn Roobaix was spoilt with glorious sunshine and only a slight breeze.
236 riders set off from Fed Square in a controlled manner as the ride was unhitched by The Boss.
Riders reached the first control point and had to make the decision - Lead or Follow! The first checkpoint being either Richmond OR South Melbourne.
Two courses of Hell served up to the huge field, both with unique pave, challenges and Cafe's of their own.
'P' on the map indicates start of PAVE sectors.
The team car arrvied a Roobaix just in time to see the first rider enter the famed Brunswick Velodrome for a lap of glory.
Without worrying too much about who rolled into Roobaix first (it's a ride - not a race), we did get these snaps of Matt (2008 Cannonballer), and some of the real winners of the day with their prizes.
Once the entire field had gathered, swapped stories and routes, it was time to hit the showers at Hotel Lomond for the prize raffle.
Over 30 prizes worth over a total of $3000 were up for grabs!
Some of the goodies from our long list of pave-pounding sponsors.
'Ride Through Hell' Custom bag from Crumpler
Custom Track wheelset from Velocity
Bright shiny things to protect you from Knog
Caffeine and Chemex coffee maker from Coffee Supreme
(Thanks to Tim@ Min Lokal and Anthony@ Fandango for letting us stop for coffee)
Print and signed jersey by Stuart O'Grady (Paris Roubaix 2006 Champion) from fyxomatosis
Rider supplies from A'qto
Velo-accesories from Skin Grows Back
(Thanks Thad)
$100 Bonus 'Caffeine Preems' from Stephen Reed
Special thanks to Hotel Lomond for accomodating 200 hungry and thirsty veloists on a Saturday (in Hell).
Special thanks also to:
PB Esq for bringing the megaphone (and has every year)
Control point 1 volunteers
The Boss
The Boss (again)
Rocco and Damo for their on-the-fly PR skills.
Everyone who I've missed.
Highlights:
Those who got dressed up, rode clunkers, rode their sunday best bike, got lost, had fun, and finished with a smile, which I estimate at 99% of the field.
Sponsors who rode!
Shifterbikes, Coffee Supreme, and Solo (even flew over from NZ)
'Grandpa Joe' Schibeci who helped out with registration, the first control point, and took photos for you to enjoy.
Australian Standards approved - 30 years ago.
Nothin' but Blue Skies... for the field
Paul Farren on one of his early bikes.
A veteran Single-Speed aficionado
Riders abandoned their steeds to register.
236 in total, just shy of the 250 that rode Paris Roubaix
Riders discuss their route.
The pave took its toll on the riders and rigs.
Nothing worse that a 'caffeine flat'. MC gets a shot at Min Lokal.
'I was wondering if you could help me...'
Yep. It's definitely gorgeous.
Coffee or ride?
Breaking in the Brooks over the course.
Agyle and Hoops. Style all the while.
From Dublin?
Roobaix veterans know when you get to Col D'Ulgy, you know you haven't got far to go.
Crushing the climb!
Go left.
Ross riding his 'Fruit Tingle'
Spider chases UpDave and Adele.
Riders unwind over refreshments at Hotel Lomond.
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Thanks to everyone who made the event great - primarily those who rode it with a smile on their dial.
WWW roundup
Spud photos - including Dan tackling the ride leader!
See you in Hell next year.
If you didn't grab a tee - or don't live in Melburn we've got some remaining.
Metallic silver on black. fyxomatosis on the front, cobbled hell on the back.
Sizes XS - S - M - L - XL
If you have suggestions, fedback (good and bad) or would like to be involved with 2009 'Hell of the Northcote' just
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