The 2010 Paris–Roubaix was the 108th running of the Paris–Roubaix single-day cycling race, often known as the Hell of the North. It was held on 11 April 2010 over a distance of 259 kilometres (160.9 miles) and was the ninth event in the inaugural UCI World Ranking series. The race was won by Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara.[1]

2010 Paris–Roubaix
2010 UCI World Ranking, race 9 of 26
Official event poster
Official event poster
Race details
DatesApril 11, 2010
Stages1
Distance259 km (160.9 mi)
Winning time6h 35' 10"
Results
  Winner  Fabian Cancellara (SUI) (Team Saxo Bank)
  Second  Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Cervélo TestTeam)
  Third  Juan Antonio Flecha (ESP) (Team Sky)
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Teams

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There were 25 teams for the 2010 Paris–Roubaix:[2]

Results

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Results (1–10)[3]
Cyclist Team Time
1   Fabian Cancellara (SUI) Team Saxo Bank 6h 35' 10"
2   Thor Hushovd (NOR) Cervélo TestTeam + 2' 00"
3   Juan Antonio Flecha (ESP) Team Sky + 2' 00"
4   Roger Hammond (GBR) Cervélo TestTeam + 3' 14"
5   Tom Boonen (BEL) Quick-Step + 3' 14"
6   Bjorn Leukemans (BEL) Vacansoleil + 3' 20"
7   Filippo Pozzato (ITA) Team Katusha + 3' 46"
8   Leif Hoste (BEL) Omega Pharma–Lotto + 5' 16"
9   Sébastien Hinault (FRA) Ag2r–La Mondiale + 6' 27"
10   Hayden Roulston (NZL) Team HTC–Columbia + 6' 59"

See also

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References

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  1. ^ MacLeary, John (2010-04-11). "Paris-Roubaix 2010: Fabian Cancellara blows away rivals to win second successive Classic". The Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Archived from the original on 14 April 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-13.
  2. ^ Cycling News (2010-03-13). "25 teams for the 2010 Paris-Roubaix". Cycling News. Cycling News. Retrieved 2010-03-28.
  3. ^ Brecht Decaluwé (2010-04-11). "Cancellara crowned king of the cobbled Classics". Cyclingnews.com. Bath, UK: Future plc. Retrieved 2013-04-13.