Paris-Roubaix: cycling's most volatile race that thwarts the greats

Paris-Roubaix maintains its reputation as one of cycling's most volatile elite races.

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The brutal route of this classic tests the greatest champions in a unique way.

This event remains a major challenge that few riders manage to master.

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