10 Reasons Why You Need to Watch Paris-Roubaix

Here are 10 reasons why the 257.5km spring Classic, Paris-Roubaix, is our favourite one-day race of the year.


Whit Yost |

Here are 10 reasons why the 257.5km spring Classic, Paris-Roubaix, is our favourite one-day race of the year. – By Whit Yost

7. Legendary Contenders, Heated Rivalry

Photograph by Felouch Kotek/Wikimedia Commons
Photograph by Felouch Kotek/Wikimedia Commons

Belgium’s Tom Boonen (Quick-Step Floors) already has four Roubaix victories on his resume, and could break the record with his fifth win Sunday. Boonen’s form isn’t too bad right now but he’s been stronger: He hopes to capitalise on his experience and his incredibly strong team this year. Greg Van Avermaet, Peter Sagan and reigning champion, Mat Hayman, will be his biggest threats come Sunday.

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