It's almost Roubaix time, so it must be time to watch this again

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUDhvIXCtKk&pp=ygUNcGFyaXMgcm91YmFpeA%3D%3D

April 10, 2026 - 09:34 UTC

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One of my favorite parts is Eddy Merckx adjusting his seat. They show him with his mechanic the day before, obsessively getting it perfect. On the day of the race, while the start is delayed, he borrows an Allen wrench *from a different team* and adjusts it again.
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It's so Roubaix. I remember a few times on the start line hearing the sound of riders letting a bit more air out of their tyres that had been meticulously tested in the weeks before the race.
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