04-25-2023, 03:58 AM
The Netherlands' Demi Vollering had earlier claimed a historic victory in the women's race, managing to achieve what Pogacar did not in completing the hat-trick of Ardennes classic wins.They know every inch cycling jerseys of the cobbled Paris-Roubaix Femmes course and they have studied more than 140 starters and their bikes. They are ready for any breakaways, mechanical issues or mishaps that will inevitably occur on this 90-mile (145.5km) race dubbed “the Hell of the North”. Yet they are the only team not vying for a podium place.
The Shimano Neutral Service – a group of drivers and mechanics who provide assistance to all of the teams racing – road bike jerseys are the unsung heroes of this cobbled classic, and of all the prestigious professional cycling events they lend a hand to. Easily identifiable from their bright blue vehicles, motorbikes and uniforms, the squad, who include former pro riders, can be spotted playing a pivotal role during some of the biggest cycling races on both the men’s and women’s calendars, including the Grand Tours, the Olympic Games and the World Championships.
The Shimano Neutral Service – a group of drivers and mechanics who provide assistance to all of the teams racing – road bike jerseys are the unsung heroes of this cobbled classic, and of all the prestigious professional cycling events they lend a hand to. Easily identifiable from their bright blue vehicles, motorbikes and uniforms, the squad, who include former pro riders, can be spotted playing a pivotal role during some of the biggest cycling races on both the men’s and women’s calendars, including the Grand Tours, the Olympic Games and the World Championships.
