On the eve of Paris-Roubaix, Alexander Kristoff continued to downplay his chances of a top result having played down his odds earlier in the week. The Katusha rider won Milan-San Remo in 2014, Tour of Flanders in 2015 with Paris-Roubaix his final opportunity in 2016 to add a third monument to his palmares.
Speaking with media at the team presentation in Compiègne, Kristoff explained he was feeling 'ok' and aiming for the top ten with several other riders occupying favourite status.
"I know what is coming, I did this race every year as a pro," said the Norwegian. "I only finished half of my participations here but I hope at least I will finish this year and hope for a good result. At least a top ten but we will see."
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Kristoff first rode 'The Hell of the North' in 2010, recording a DNF as he did a year later with 2012 the first edition he finished in 57th place. Ninth place in 2013 suggested the then 25-year-old could be a future contender on the pavé only to DNF a year later than bounced back with tenth last year.
"For me I am feeling more like an outsider yeah and actually my best result was nine and last year I was ten so I was never really in the top here. I hope we can change but I never felt so good on the flat cobbles," said Kristoff who has never finished lower than 15th at the Tour of Flanders by way of comparison. "Maybe this year I am feeling better, I hope."
Asked who he sees as the favourites for the win, Kristoff wouldn't be drawn into naming one name as he explained there is an open field of favourites for the victory.
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