It takes a special sort of rider to conquer the cobbles and win Paris-Roubaix, unquestionably one of the most iconic one-day races in the sport of professional cycling.
The pave roads leading to the Roubaix velodrome are littered with the broken dreams of riders who have come unstuck and see the race slip from their fingers.
Sean Kelly has tasted both success and sorrow in the race, winning twice, in 1984 and 1986, and Cyclingnews sat down with the Classics legend as he provided his tips on how to win Paris-Roubaix.
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Become a specialist
Number one, you need to become a specialist at riding Paris-Roubaix. It's an incredibly difficult race to win so it's not just about being in good shape. You need to be the right style of rider, one who has the power and the experience. There's probably about ten guys who fit that style of racing these days and you can pick the winner for Sunday from that group.
When you look at Paris-Roubaix, the Belgians are the naturals at riding on the cobbles and they learn how to do it from a very young age. It's almost natural for many of them.
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