THEMOVE Paris-Roubaix 2026 Breakdown | THEMOVE
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Apr 12, 2026 
George Hincapie, former pro cyclist and longtime teammate, reports from the team car at Paris–Roubaix. He recounts the chaos and brutal tempo, explains why punctures ravaged the race, and walks through key mechanicals and bike swaps that reshaped the finale. He also breaks down Van Aert’s positioning and the decisive velodrome sprint.
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Race Became Selection In First 100km
- Paris‑Roubaix becomes selection by pure speed when there's no early break and a tailwind, eliminating many riders in the first 100km.
- Johan and George noted the peloton rode ~50 km/h over rolling terrain, turning the opening 100km into a decisive eliminator.
Standardize Pedals And Preplan Emergency Swaps
- In Paris‑Roubaix, team car position and bike/pedal standardization matter; prepare teammates with matching pedals and emergency plans.
- George recalled teams always keeping at least one teammate with identical pedals ready for swaps.
Speed Caused Unusually High Punctures
- Massive puncture count among favorites tied to much higher race speed and inability to pick clean lines on cobbles.
- George and Johan pointed to near 49 km/h average and riders hitting unseen big stones at full gas as the cause.