|
2014 Paris–Roubaix
The 2014 Paris–Roubaix was the 112th edition of the Paris–Roubaix race, that took place on 13 April 2014, over a distance of and was the tenth race of the 2014 UCI World Tour. The race was won by Niki Terpstra of the team, after he attacked from a small group of riders with around remaining. He finished 20 seconds clear of the remainder of the group, led home by 's John Degenkolb and Fabian Cancellara Fabian Cancellara (born 18 March 1981), nicknamed "Spartacus", is a Swiss cycling executive, businessman and former professional road racing cyclist who last rode for UCI ProTeam . He was born in Wohlen bei Bern, Switzerland. Cancellara began ... of , the race's defending winner. Cobbled sectors Teams As Paris-Roubaix was a UCI World Tour event, all 18 UCI ProTeams were invited automatically and obligated to send a squad. Seven other squads were given wildcard places, thus completing the 25-team peloton. The 25 teams that competed in the race were: Results ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 UCI World Tour
The 2014 UCI World Tour was the sixth edition of the ranking system launched by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) in 2009. The series started with the opening stage of the Tour Down Under on 21 January, and concluded with the final stage of the Tour of Beijing on 14 October. After winning the 2008 UCI ProTour, Spain's Alejandro Valverde won his first World Tour individual points title, amassing 686 points over the course of the season. The rider finished 66 points clear of his closest rival and compatriot Alberto Contador of , while Australian rider Simon Gerrans was third for the team, but was over 200 points in arrears of Valverde. In the teams' rankings, finished top for the second year running, with a total of 1440 points. Second place went to the after taking overall victories in two of the season's last three races, while finished in third position. The nations' rankings was comfortably headed by Spain, with a points advantage of 764 over Italy. __TOC__ Teams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint-Python
Saint-Python (; officially spelt Sainct-Pieton and St-Piton during different periods preceding 1800) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It was named after Piatus of Tournai. Its inhabitants are called Saint-Piatiens or Piatonnais. Toponymy * In 1176, a Leprosarium Title of Cambrai first mentions Santus Piatus'.'' * Sancto Piato is found in a letter by Roger de Wavrin, évêque de Cambrai in 1182 and in the Communal Charter of Solesmes in 1202. * Python is a deformation of 'Piatus or Piat'. The church of the commune is also under the name of Saint-Piat also named Piat de Seclin or Piatus of Tournai, thus confirming the origin of the name of the village. Heraldry History Chronology The following chronologically-ordered dates mark the historical events which had the most impact on Saint-Python: *57 BC: The legions of Julius Caesar marched on the Mourmont, a ''lieu-dit'' between Saint-Python and Solesmes to lead the Battle of the Sabis, and w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hornaing
Hornaing () is a commune in the Nord department, northern France. Heraldry See also *Communes of the Nord department The following is a list of the 648 communes of the Nord department of the French Republic. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2020):Communes of Nord (French department) Nord communes articles needing translation from French Wikipedia {{Nord-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hélesmes
Hélesmes () is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. Heraldry See also *Communes of the Nord department The following is a list of the 648 communes of the Nord department of the French Republic. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2020):Communes of Nord (French department) {{Nord-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trouée D'Arenberg
The Trouée d'Arenberg or Tranchée de Wallers-Arenberg (English: ''Trench of Arenberg'') is a 2.3 km long cobbled road in the municipality of Wallers in Northern France, in the Nord (French department), Département Nord. The road's official name is ''La Drève des Boules d'Hérin'' ''("Bullet Alley of Hérin")'' and crosses the ''Forêt de Raismes-Saint-Amand-Wallers'', outside France better known as the Forest of Arenberg. It is best known from the annual classic cycle races, cycling classic Paris–Roubaix held in April, where it is one of the most difficult passages of the race. Characteristics Officially, the 2,300 meters of cobbles were laid in the time of Napoleon I, in the late 18th century, crossing the large forest of Saint-Amand-Wallers, close to Wallers and just west of Valenciennes. The road is straight and narrow (3 m), dropping slightly when entering the forest from the village of Arenberg, then rising in the second half. The altitude is 25m at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wallers
Wallers () is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It is known for the Trench of Arenberg, part of the Paris–Roubaix cycling race, held annually in April. Heraldry Population See also *Communes of the Nord department The following is a list of the 648 communes of the Nord department of the French Republic. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2020):Communes of Nord (French department) {{Nord-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haveluy
Haveluy () is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. Heraldry See also *Communes of the Nord department The following is a list of the 648 communes of the Nord department of the French Republic. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2020):Communes of Nord (French department) {{Nord-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monchaux-sur-Écaillon
Monchaux-sur-Écaillon (, literally ''Monchaux on Écaillon'') is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. Heraldry See also *Communes of the Nord department The following is a list of the 648 communes of the Nord department of the French Republic. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2020):Monchauxsurecaillon {{Nord-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maing
Maing () is a commune in the Nord department, northern France. Fontenelle Abbey was located here. Heraldry See also *Communes of the Nord department The following is a list of the 648 communes of the Nord department of the French Republic. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2020):Communes of Nord (French department) {{Nord-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Famars
FAMARS, or Fabbrica Armi d’Abbiatico e Salvinelli, is an Italian gunmaker that manufactures bespoke shotguns and rifles. The company is best known for its patented detachable-lock designs and handcrafted woodwork and engraving. FAMARS is considered one of the top Italian gun manufacturers. The name FAMARS is an acronym for ''Fabbrica Armi di Mario Abbiatico e Remo Salvinelli'' (Arms Fabrications of Mario Abbiatico and Remo Salvinelli). History In 1967, Mario Abbiatico and Remo Salvinelli became part of the famous Gardone Val Trompia gun tradition when they founded FAMARS. Both the Salvinelli and the Abbiatico families had history in the craft going back several generations. Remo’s father, Felice Salvinelli, was an engraver in Brescia, where he first met Mario’s father, Giuseppe Abbiatico, who was an actioner. Initially, the company focused on smallbore shotguns ranging in quality and decoration. American businessman Joe Bojalad, a gun connoisseur and collector influenced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quérénaing
Quérénaing () is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. Heraldry See also *Communes of the Nord department The following is a list of the 648 communes of the Nord department of the French Republic. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2020):Communes of Nord (French department) {{Nord-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verchain-Maugré
Verchain-Maugré (; in the Middle Ages, Werchin) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. Between 1383 and 1415, the poet and renowned jouster Jean de Werchin was the lord of Werchin. Heraldry See also *Communes of the Nord department The following is a list of the 648 communes of the Nord department of the French Republic. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2020):Verchainmaugre {{Nord-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
