Roadside PEZ: Ed’s Paris-Roubaix 2007

PezCyclingNews recently published a retrospective on the 2007 Paris-Roubaix, revisiting correspondent Ed Hood’s roadside experience and the race's outcome. The article highlights Stuart O'Grady's unexpected victory, where the Australian rider, then with Team CSC, outmaneuvered pre-race favorites to claim the coveted cobbled trophy. This look back comes as the cycling world anticipates the upcoming edition of the 'Hell of the North'.

This retrospective is timely, offering a stark reminder of Roubaix's unpredictable nature. O'Grady's 2007 win, achieved through a late solo attack, was a significant upset, breaking a long drought for Australian riders in the Monuments and demonstrating that brute strength alone doesn't guarantee success on the *pavé*. It underscores how strategic acumen and a touch of audacity can overcome superior firepower, a narrative that continues to define the Queen of the Classics.

Indeed, the 2007 edition serves as a perennial lesson: Roubaix doesn't care for pedigrees, only for those who truly embrace its unique brand of suffering and opportunity.