Overview

• Tadej Pogačar will make his first appearance in Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, becoming the first Tour de France champion to compete in the race since Greg LeMond in 1991.
• Forecasted rain and wind are expected to make the cobblestone course more hazardous, heightening the risks of crashes on the already perilous terrain.
• Pogačar recently secured a dominant victory at the Flandern-Rundfahrt, showcasing his exceptional form and fueling speculation about his potential success in Paris-Roubaix.
• The Slovenian cyclist has rigorously prepared for the race, completing a 213-kilometer training ride over nearly all cobbled sectors while setting multiple records on individual sections.
• Despite concerns from his team chief Mauro Gianetti about the risks to his season, including the Tour de France, Pogačar remains determined to take on the challenge.