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1 online resource (streaming video file) (55 min. 7 sec.) ; 329670440 bytes |
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In 2007, Stuart O'Grady became the first Australian cyclist to win the Paris-Roubaix, one of the toughest single-day cycling events in the world. This landmark sporting documentary tells the story of his legendary victory and explores the highs and lows of an event so treacherous, it is known as the hell of the north.Hell of the North features exclusive interviews and insights from some of the biggest names in international cycling. Fabian Cancellara, George Hincappie, Henrich Haussler plus cycling commentators Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen, relive O'Grady's historic come-from-behind victory while O'Grady himself shares the emotions he experienced as he realised his childhood dream to win the Paris-Roubaix.Hell of the North also provides a fascinating glimpse into the perilous conditions faced by riders in the Paris-Roubaix. Famous for its difficult terrain which includes cobblestones and ancient, broken roads, the race is one of the oldest and most prestigious cycling events. So tough is the event that to even finish it is considered an achievement in itself - making O'Grady's win all the more remarkable."Paris-Roubaix is just one of those races where half the peloton are probably going to get back to the showers and say they've crashed," says O'Grady. "And the other half have punctured. Anything and everything can happen in that one day. It's a scary kind of feeling but also an exciting one." (From France, in English) (Documentary) |
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Broadcast 2011-04-06 at 20:30:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Bicycle racing -- Physiological aspects.
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Cyclists -- Attitudes.
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Cyclists -- Psychology.
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Interviews.
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Paris-Roubaix (Bicycle race)
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France -- Paris.
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Streaming video
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Cancellara, Fabian, contributor
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Falahey, Mark, director
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Haussler, Henrich, contributor
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Hincappie, George, contributor
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Hushvod, Thor, contributor
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Leblanc, Jean-Marie, contributor
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Liggett, Phil, contributor
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Michaelsen, Lars, contributor
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O'Grady, Stuart, contributor
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Riis, Bjarne, contributor
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Sherwen, Paul, contributor
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Sunderland, Scott, contributor
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Watson, Graham, contributor
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