Paris - Roubiax; Boonen again

Tom Boonen - no gloves
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Tom Boonen had a good show again yesterday, winning 1:39 ahead of a 5 rider group (5:55:22).  There are some comments about the fact that Boonen rides this thing without gloves.  Also a few people are stating he has no bar tape.  (I think I see black bar tape in the pictures)  A TV commentator from Belgium states Boonen 'has a garden hose under the bar tape' to soften the cobbles.  Whatever, he's tough.

Arenberg Forest

Velo News has a very good article about the equipment and tires each team uses for Paris-Roubiax, yesterday's race.  A nice breakdown for each team is listed.  Seems most use tubulars, 25-28 mm's.

The Portland Ronde PDX is coming up - Sunday, April 22.  I sure hope the weather that day is dry.