Friday, 22 November 2013

The best cycling film ever is...

Ive just watched A Sunday in Hell again and it is superb.
The full film used to be on youtube but it's now been removed - there are a few tantalising bits there though like the opening credits.


As well as being a great insight into the world of Merckx at the top of his powers, it reveals the pain and commitment required to take on the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix.
I first saw this film about 30 years ago as a young whipper-snapper and certain images have stayed with me for all these years: Merckx, the cobbles and - as a premonition of my future riding capability - the broom wagon.
If you've never had a look at this then do so - it's well worth it.

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