http://www.sbnation.com/users/gravel%20road Posts made by gravel road on SB Nation http://www.podiumcafe.com/2008/4/12/135921/725 gravel road Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:59:21 -0000 <p><b>[editor's note, by Mr Van P]</b> Gravel Road, hope you don't mind, but I couldn't resist adding the Techs-Mechs stamp. Nice piece.</p><p>Winning at Paris-Roubaix requires the perfect combination of strength, will, and luck. &nbsp;Luck being elusive and often cruel, teams try to stack the odds in their favor by implementing all kinds of special adaptations to their bikes and racing tactics.</p><p>Each year, one of my favorite things is to watch for the latest 'Roubaix tech'. &nbsp;Velonews has a story about Slipstream-Chipotle's 'Roubaix tech' and how they have relied on Magnus Backstedt for technical recommendations.<br /> <a href="http://velonews.com/article/74577/team-slipstream-chipotle-hits-paris-roubaix-on-special-felt">link here</a></p><p>What else is out there?</p>