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The 106th edition of Paris-Roubaix, the last of this spring’s three cobblestone classics, ended on a big Boonen note, but not before the peloton played a resounding score through a week’s worth of racing.

Epic climbs, a sojourn through Sicily, and a heart-palpitating finish are the three essential ingredients for a Giro d’Italia serving that is vitto extraordinário.

In two pieces on Andy Hampsten - the only American to win the Giro d’Italia - VeloNews’ in-house historian John Wilcockson redefines the word “epic,” an overused description often undeserved, Wilcockson says, but not here.

Matt Pacocha rides and rates four tubulars that smooth rough roads. Plus five high-volume clincher options.

TECH & TRAINING

For 2009, the famed fork company struts its stuff.

Avoid joint injuries this season with proper recovery.

After a workout, roll your R’s — Relax, Refuel and Repair.

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