The chicane installed to reduce the speed of Paris Roubaix riders before the Trouée d'Areberg was at the center of a controversy all week. The race decided otherwise, the wind this Sunday carrying with it the controversy since the passage of the runners went without incident.
“It’s nice for photos but it breaks the charm of the place a little,” say Xavier and Maryline, who came by mountain bike from a neighboring village. ‘Most dangerous, bad idea,’ only Patricio, an Italian fan, jabbers.