Paris-Roubaix, World Cup

France, April 9 1995

Race Preview

  • 93rd Paris-Roubaix
  • Race Distance: 266.5 km
  • Third UCI world cup event for 1995
  • The race begins at Compiegne, France, at 10:20 and the finish is expected to be between 16:50 and 17:30 at the velodrome in Roubaix, France.
  • Five of the top 20 in UCI world classification will be at the start: Museeuw (6th), Tchmil (9th), Bortolami (12th), Ekimov (13th), and Ludwig (20th)
  • Absent from the race will be Rominger, Indurain, Chiapucci, Berzin, Fondriest, Richard, Jalabert, Zulle, Abdoujaparov, Furlan, De Las Cuevas, Casa- grande, Sorensen, Bugno, Della Santa, Virenque, Pantani, Leblanc.
Form Guide from L'Equipe

4 Stars: Tchmil
4 Stars: Museeuw, Van Hooydonck
3 Stars: Duclos-Lassalle, Bortolami, Bauer
2 Stars: Baldato, Ludwig, Aldag, Andreu, Van der Poel, Michaelsen,
	     Cipollini, G. Bontempi
1 Star:  Ballerini, Tafi, Peeters, Willems, Bomans, Leysen, Yates, Fidanza,
	     Bottaro, Durand, Roscioli, Sciandri, Sergeant, Capiot, Marie, Hodge,
	     Moncassin, Nelissen, Fontanelli
The Cobbles (Pave)

There are 53.7 km of pave in 22 sectors. The distances and difficulties are listed in the following table.

Pave
Sector  Location				Distance   Difficulty
    22	Troisvilles: rue de la Sucrerie		2 200 m    ***
    21	Vlesly: rue de la Chapelle		1 800 m	   ****
    20	Quievy: rue de Valenciennes		3 700 m	   ***
    19	Entry to Quievy and St-Python		1 500 m	   ***
    18	Entry to Verchain-Maugre and Querenaing	1 600 m	   **
    17	From Querenaing to Artres		1 300 m    **
	From Artres to Preseau			1 900 m	   *
    16	From Preseau to Farnars			3 900 m    *****
    15	Through the forest of Arenberg		2 400 m	   *****
    14	Crossing Wallers			1 800 m	   ****
    13	From Hornaing to Wandignies-Hamage	3 700 m	   **
    12 	From Warlaing to Brillon		2 700 m	   **
	From Tilloy to Sars-Rosieres		2 400 m	   ***
    11	Orchies					1 700 m	   ****
    10	From Auchy to Bersee			2 800 m	   ****
     9	From Bersee to Merignies		3 000 m	   *****
     8	From Attiches to Wattiessart		2 100 m	   ***
     7	Templemars				2 200 m	   ***
	Ennetieres				  500 m	   *
     6	From Pont-Thibaut to Ennevelin		1 400 m	   ***
     5	Templeuve				  200 m	   ***
     4	From Cysoing to Bourghelles		1 500 m	   ****
     3	Bourghelles Camphin-en-Pevele		1 200 m	   ****
     2	Rue de Bouvines				1 800 m	   ***
     2	Camphin-en-Pevele to Arbre		2 100 m	   *****
     2	Gruson					1 100 m	   **
     1	Hem					1 400 m	   **
ITALY will have the greatest number of riders present of the 18 nations which will be represented. The number of riders by country will be: Italy (58), France (43), Belgium (29), Holland (14), Spain (11), Germany (10), Denmark (3), Australia (2), Canada (2), Estonia (2), Great Britain (2), Russia (2), Switzerland (2), United States (2), Columbia (1), Finland (1), Norway (1), and Poland (1).

FRANCE'S prime minister, Mr. Edouard Balladur, will be present at the velodrome at Roubaix to assist at the finish of the race.

THE REPUBLICAN GUARD of France, which assures the security of the course, will for the first time be mounted on all-terrain motorcycles. Last year's exceptional weather conditions dictated this change.

Race Report

Franco Ballerini (Italy) soloed to a commanding win today in Paris-Roubaix, the race also known as "The Hell of the North" and "The Queen of the Classics." Ballerini had previously finished 2nd in 1993 and 3rd in 1994. Earlier this season, he won Het Volk. Still nursing an injured shoulder, 30-year-old Ballerini made his move 30 kilometers from the finish and built a lead of almost 2 minutes by the end. Last year's winner, Andrei Tchmil (Russia), snatched second in a sprint finish, with Johan Museeuw (Belgium) rounding out the podium for third place.

"It's an unbelievable day. I won but the whole Mapei-Clas team did a great job," said Ballerini. It was an especially sweet victory for the Italian. Two years ago, he lost by inches in a sprint finish to Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle (France) and said at the time he would never compete again in "Le Fer du Nord."

"That is the sort of thing you say when you're disappointed. It's forgotten today," said Ballerini. Last year, he punctured as Tchmil launched the winning attack. This year, Duclos-Lassalle, hoping (with all Masters racers everywhere) to become the oldest winner at nearly 41, lost his bid due to a puncture.

Race Distance - 266 kms

 
  1. Franco Ballerini (Italy, Mapei)      06:27:08
  2. Andrei Tchmil (Russia, Lotto)         + 01:56
  3. Johan Museeuw (Belgium , Mapei)
  4. Vyacheslav Ekymov (Russia, Novell)
  5. Johan Capiot (Belgium, Refin)             s.t.
  6. Eric Vanderaerden (Belgium, Brescialat)  2:00
  7. Fabio Baldato (Italy, MG Technogym)
  8. Frederic Moncassin (France, Novell)
  9. Rolf Adag (Germany, Telekom)
 10. Gianluca Bortolami (Italy, Mapei)
 11. Sean Yates (Britain, Motorola)
 12. Maximilian Sciandri (Italy, MG Technogym)
 13. Edwig van Hooydonck (Belgium, Novell)
 14. Andrea Tafi (Italy, Mapei)
 15. Bert Dietz (Germany, Telekom)        all same as Vanderaerden
 16. Wilfried Nelissen, Belgium               2:24
 17. Steve Bauer, Canada
 18. Nicola Loda, Italy                        s.t.
 19. Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle France           2:36
 20. Stefano Zanini, Italy                     s.t.
Complete Results of All Finishers

  1. Franco Ballerini, Italy (Mapei-GB), 6.27.08
  2. Andrei Tchmil, Moldova (Lotto) 1.56
  3. Johan Museeuw, Belgium (Mapei-GB)
  4. Viatcheslav Ekimov, Russia (Novell)
  5. Johan Capiot, Belgium (Ceramiche Refin) same time
  6. Eric Vanderaerden, Belgium (Brescialat) 2.00
  7. Fabio Baldato, Italy (MG)
  8. Frederic Moncassin, France (Novell)
  9. Rolf Aldag, Germany (Telekom)
 10. Gianluca Bortolami, Italy (Mapei-GB)
 11. Sean Yates, Britain (Motorola)
 12. Maximilian Sciandri, Italy (MG Technogym)
 13. Edwig van Hooydonck, Belgium (Novell)
 14. Andrea Tafi, Italy (Mapei)
 15. Bert Dietz, Germany (Telekom)
 16. Wilfried Nelissen, Belgium (Lotto)     s.t.
 17. Steve Bauer, Canada (Motorola)  2.24
 18. Nicola Loda, Italy (MG)      s.t.
 19. Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle, France (GAN)  2.36
 20. Stefano Zanini, Italy (Gewiss)
 21. Hincapie, USA (Motorola)
 22. Gorini, Italy (Aki)  s.t.
 23. Peeters, Belgium (Mapei)  5.34
 24. Ludwig, Germany (Telekom)
 25. Sergeant, Belgium (Lotto)
 26. Fontanelli, Italy (ZG Mobili)  s.t.
 27. Zanatta, Italy (Aki) 6.36
 28. Colotti, France (GAN)
 29. Andreu, USA (Motorola)
 30. Michaelsen, Denmark (Festina)
 31. Redant, Belgium (TVM)
 32. Calcaterra, Italy (Mercatone)
 33. Hoffman, Netherlands (TVM)
 34. Jarno, France (Aki)
 35. Veenstra, Netherlands (Motorola)
 36. Knaven, Netherlands (TVM)
 37. Foucachon, France (Aki)
 38. Stenersen, Norway (Motorola)
 39. Maassen, Netherlands (Novell)
 40. Leysen, Belgium (Lotto)
 41. Hodge, Australia (Festina) s.t.
 42. M De Clercq, Belgium (Lotto) 7.01
 43. Omloop, Belgium (Collstrop) s.t.
 44. Zabel, Germany (Telekom) 7.29
 45. Fornaciari, Italy (Mercatone)
 46. Zaneete, Italy (Aki)
 47. Vermote, Belgium (Le Groupement)
 48. Van Der Poel, Netherlands (Collstrop)
 49. Colombo, Italy (Aki)
 50. Radaelli, Italy (Brescialat)
 51. Mulders, Netherlands (Novell)
 52. Wauters, Belgium (Novell)
 53. Van Petegem, Belgium (TVM)
 54. Lombardi, Italy (Polti)
 55. Gouvenou, France (GAN)
 56. Dernies, Belgium (Motorola)
 57. Corvers, Belgium (Lotto)
 58. Willems, Belgium (Mapei) s.t.
 59. Dierckxsens, Belgium (Collstrop) 9.05
 60. Holm, Denmark (Telekom) s.t.
 61. Van Hyfte, Belgium (Lotto) 10.04
 62. Missaglia, Italy (Brescialat) 11.15
 63. Jaermann, Switzerland (MG) 13.17
 64. Lietti, Italy (MG) s.t.
 65. Cornelisse, Netherlands (TVM) 14.55
 66. Durand, France (Castorama)
 67. Arnould, France (Le Groupement)
 68. Laukka, Finland (Festina)
 69. Van Bon, Netherlands (Novell)
 70. Hundertmark, Germany (Telekom) s.t.
 71 Cornillet, France (Chazal) 19.52
 72 F. Bontempi, Italy (Brescialat)
 73. Fidanza, Italy (Polti)
 74. Raab, Germany (Telekom)
 75. Poli, Italy (Mercatone)
 76. Pianegond, Italy (Polti)
 77. Hoj, Denmark (Collstrop)
 78. Fraser, Canada (Motorola)
 79. Van Roosbroeck, Belgium (Collstrop)
 80. PLanckaert, Belgium (Collstrop)
 81. Bijlevens, Netherlands (TVM)
 82. Perini, Italy (Brescialat)
 83. Hennebert, Belgium (Le Groupement) s.t.
 84. Van Haecke, Belgium (Collstrop) 21.27
 85. Teutenberg, Germany (Novell) 24.08
 86. Guesdon, France (Le Groupement) 30.22
 87. Hubert, France (Le Groupement)
 88. Brassi, Italy (Polti)
 89. Vasseur, France (GAN) s.t.
 90. Anti, Mutuelle de Seine-et-Marne) 41.32
 91. Salvato, Italy (Refin) s.t.

178 starters, 91 finishers