Overview

• Mathieu Van der Poel secured his third consecutive Paris-Roubaix victory, joining legends like Francesco Moser and Octave Lapize in achieving the feat.
• Tadej Pogacar's debut was marked by a crash and mechanical issues at a pivotal moment, costing him a chance to challenge Van der Poel in the final stages.
• Pauline Ferrand-Prévot became the first Frenchwoman to win Paris-Roubaix féminin, triumphing solo despite a pre-race illness and a mid-race crash.
• Adverse weather and slippery cobbled sectors shaped the race dynamics, testing riders' technical skills and endurance across both events.
• Paris-Roubaix reinforced its reputation as cycling's ultimate test, blending history, unpredictability, and grueling physical demands.