Saturday, October 2, 2010
Paris–Roubaix is a one-day professional bicycle road race in northern France near the Belgian frontier. Since its beginning in 1896, it started in Paris and ended in Roubaix (hence the name). This famous race takes place each spring over brutal cobblestone roads that have been preserved in their historic condition for over 100 years.
Below is a slideshow of this years October 2nd race. The picture should change after five seconds.
A write up of the event from one of the participants is available at the Nine2FivePro.com cycling site.
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Doreen Sinclair and Darlene Hallett, registration volunteers
Eileen MacCormack, Janet Armstrong, registration volunteers
Eileen MacCormack, Janet Armstrong and John Sanders
Peter Milner, Joan Shaw volunteer registration
Rory Norman, Greg McPherson, volunteer marshals
cyclist and “friend”
At The Start
At The Start of the race
Waiting for the start
Mayor Ric McGee and Rev. Sharon Towne to officially start the race
Mayor Ric McGee & Sharon Towne
35 Km runners are ready to go
OPP officer Greg to escort participants across the bridge
Dave Illman, BOB FM and Mayor Ric McGee and one of the riders
beautiful scenery along the way
Autumn Colours
Enjoying the Autumn colours
Fall In Fenelon
During the race
Rube_Eh? Women's 70 km winner Linda Kennedy
Denis Grignon, Master of Ceremonies for Awards presentation
Deb Craven, Spokes for Folks asks Dave Ilman how he found the course
Cheering on their Dad in the race
Nancy Payne, President, Kawartha Lakes Food Source thanks the participants
Two riders discuss the great course after the race
The weather was dry, but that didn't stop them from getting muddy!
2010 Rube Eh? Men’s 70 km – winner Charlie Gorman , second Edgar Apse, third Chris Kiziak
Charlie Gorman 1st place winner
70 km winner Linda Kennedy
Woman’s 70 km – winner Linda Kennedy from Kanata/Nepean (top of podium) Woman’s 35 km – winner Leslie Wright (right), second Maria Barber (left)
Men's Winners with flowers!
2nd Place Men's Winner, Edgar Apse
3rd Place Men's Winner, Chris Kiziak
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