Trek-Segafredo Recon parts of Paris-Roubaix

When World Tour teams are quietly resuming training, there is one that is already training hard. Dismissing sunnier climates over Thanksgiving, Team Trek-Segafredo was infatuated with the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix

Only some of the American squad where present for the recon of the Hell of the North next April, and of course stage 9 of next year's Tour de France.

#Thanksgiving or not, we are out in the fields today to define our best set-up for the #classics. Follow our Instagram stories today and tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/gnl8SvnGuM
— Trek-Segafredo (@TrekSegafredo) November 23, 2017

The German sprinter and puncheur John Degenkolb was present for the several hours on the cobbled sectors of the mythical Classic, reminding himself of the primeval torment and scent of the race.

Winner of the 2015 edition and 2nd in 2014, 2017 did not go so well, coming tenth, after missing the crucial final move when the remaining peloton split in the final kilometres.

Degenkolb suffered life changing injuries when a car hit the Giant-Alpecin team when they were out training in Calpe, Spain, last January. He suffered serious trauma and has never really gained the full use of his right index finger.

Hell is always paved with good intentions, which could bode well for Degenkolb come April 8th or again on July 15th next year.

It’s never too early to do some extra miles on the queen of all classics @Paris_Roubaix cobbles. enjoyed a windy rainy day and can‘t wait to see my shower again in the velodrome #dege #dgnklb pic.twitter.com/gDrbKgmwjO
— John Degenkolb (@johndegenkolb) November 23, 2017