1998 Paris–Roubaix

Cycling race

The 1998 Paris–Roubaix was the 96th running of the Paris–Roubaix single-day cycling race, often known as the Hell of the North. It was held on 12 April 1998 over a distance of 266.5 kilometres (165.6 miles).^[1] Franco Ballerini won the monument classic; his Mapei–Bricobi team took all three podium positions.^[2]

Johan Museeuw, the winner of 1996, crashed heavily in the Trouée d'Arenberg pavé section, shattering his knee. On top of this came a dangerous gangrene infection which nearly spelled the end of his career.

Johan Museeuw minutes after his fall in the Forest of Wallers-Arenberg

Results

12-04-1998: Compiègne–Roubaix, 266.5 km.

References

1. "1998 Paris–Roubaix info". 2004-06-03. Archived from the original on 2004-06-03. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
2. "1998 Paris–Roubaix report". 2004-06-02. Archived from the original on 2004-06-02. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
3. "Paris–Roubaix results". 2004-06-22. Archived from the original on 2004-06-22. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
4. "96th Paris–Roubaix, World Cup round 3". Cyclingnews.com. Bath, UK. 1998-04-12. Retrieved 2012-09-26.