Steve Bauer proud of Alison Jackson following "a historic victory" at Paris-Roubaix

Ex-pro and fellow Canadian Steve Bauer has expressed his immense pride at seeing Alison Jackson take a surprise victory at Paris-Roubaix Femmes.

"It's a fantastic achievement for Alison and Canadian cycling. Congratulations to her for such a historic victory as the first Canadian man or woman to win Paris-Roubaix," the 63-year-old Bauer revealed in an interview with Cycling News.

"The way she rode in the final was really impressive. She pushed that breakaway to the end and was working the whole time and still beat everyone in the sprint," the Canadian continued. "She proved she was the strongest and it was fantastic to see."

Bauer himself isn't finished with Paris-Roubaix just yet. As the sports director at Israel-Premier Tech, Bauer who famously came so close to his own win at the Hell of the North 33 years ago, will be hoping to guide the likes of Sep Vanmarcke to victory in the men's race.