POLL | So... Is Tadej Pogacar the favourite for Paris-Roubaix or not?
CyclingTuesday, 08 April 2025 at 13:54
Much has been said already about the 2025 Paris-Roubaix, but the truth is now we enter the countdown to what is one of the very best and most exciting races of the year. Furthermore, this year could be a memorable one, as all of the main favourites enter the race in great form and uninjured, and with Tadej Pogacar's wildcard status there is a whole aspect of the race that will be an unknown.
A lot of spectators and pundits argued that Mathieu van der Poel was the favourite to win the Tour of Flanders, despite Pogacar's form and history on climbs such as the Koppenberg and the Oude Kwaremont. The World Champion made the difference once again, however in Roubaix he won't have climbs to make the difference. He will have the legs, but will he be able to make the difference?
Over the coming days there will be insight from all the favourites for the race, but with five days to go, who do you consider the main favourite to win the race?
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