Column: Federer, Messi and … Boonen
Latest Biking News: Column: Federer, Messi and … Boonen
“I don’t get many chances to pull off a number like that one,” Boonen said. “I found myself at the front alone and thought, ‘OK, why not give it a try?’ I fought for every second and when I had accumulated a minute, I thought, ‘OK. It’s possible to ride all the way to Roubaix.”’
“Frankly, it was beautiful,” said Christian Prudhomme, the Tour director who had the best seat in the house, riding in a car behind. [...]
Tom Boonen wins Paris-Roubaix for 4th time
Latest Biking News: Tom Boonen wins Paris-Roubaix for 4th time
Boonen shook four fingers over his head as he crossed the line in front of a cheering crowd, in celebration of his equaling the record four victories in cycling’s toughest one-day race set by his countryman Roger de Vlaeminck in the 1970s.
“When I was all alone in front, I just went for it,” Boonen said. “It’s my greatest (Paris-Roubaix) win. Claiming the fourth in such a way is just great.” [...]
Britain take bragging rights home to London
Latest Biking News: Britain take bragging rights home to London
“The results that we achieved in terms of medals has been great, however, the personal bests and the times that have been hit by the athletes are marks that are exceeding what we had set for this championship,” Cycling Australia performance director Kevin Tabotta told reporters.
“We’re tracking really well. We’re pleased with the progress the athletes have made, we know what we need to work on between now and London. We know we’ve got room to move in a number of the events and we know what we need to do about it.” [...]
Shanks reclaims individual pursuit title at worlds
Latest Biking News: Shanks reclaims individual pursuit title at worlds
With less than a quarter of a lap remaining, Hoy overtook countryman Jason Kenny and swooped between leaders Max Levy of Germany and New Zealander Simon Van Velthooven with inches to spare to claim the inside of the track and the gold medal, punching the air in celebration before climbing the barrier to celebrate with his wife Sara.
“Normally I would have gone around the outside and just put my foot down, but I hesitated too long, had one last chance,” Hoy said. “I’ve never done that before in my life—go up the inside—and it paid off.” [...]
Hoy gives Britain golden send-off
Latest Biking News: Hoy gives Britain golden send-off
Team GB snared five out of 10 of the Olympic category gold medals up for grabs in Melbourne, putting their great rivals Australia in the shade. The hosts claimed only three of the Olympic titles, with Germany and France snaring one apiece.
“You never know, it might be (my last world championships), but if it is, then what a way to finish,” four-times Olympic champion Hoy told reporters. [...]
