The Joy of Six: great moments in cycling`s Monuments | John Ashdown
(The Guardian Sports News)

From peak Merckx and Hinault´s recovery from canine calamity to Cooke´s Ronde romp, six of the most memorable ClassicsIt´s probably fair to say Bernard Hinault was not in the best of moods as he approached the final few kilometres of the 1981 Paris-Roubaix. `The Badger` was not exactly known for his cheery disposition and not exactly a fan of the infamous pavé of northern France. And in the preceding bone-rattling 250km he had been off his bike six times after a series of crashes and punctures. Continue reading...