I was fourteen years old, and had just gotten into this thing called bike racing. I had not yet adopted my 'Dave Stoller' alter ego. Not yet a word of Italian... but we had Paris-Roubaix on CBS. This is how I became a fan of Greg Lemond. Over-produced, edited, schmaltzy, but it was these rare glimpses of pro cycling that gave me the bug. It's also how I built up an appreciation for this incredible race...
Somehow, I now have the luck to 'work' this race for the fourth time! I'll remember to pinch myself from the bleachers in Roubaix to confirm that it's real!
classic video! we went out to see lemond at worlds when they were in colorado springs. it was awesome! i couldn't believe the speed. i was racing as an "older" cat 4 back then and remember seeing lemond and getting chills.... have fun! pics, please! :)
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