1968 Paris–Roubaix | |
Date: | 7 April 1968 |
Stages: | 1 |
Distance: | 264[1] |
Unit: | km |
Time: | 7h 09' 26" |
First: | Eddy Merckx |
First Nat: | BEL |
Second: | Herman Van Springel |
Second Nat: | BEL |
Third: | Walter Godefroot |
Third Nat: | BEL |
Previous: | 1967 |
Next: | 1969 |
The 1968 Paris–Roubaix was the 66th edition of the Paris–Roubaix cycle race and was held on 7 April 1968.[2] The race started in Compiègne and finished in Roubaix.[3] The race was won by Eddy Merckx of the Faema team. The 264km (164miles) course included 56.5km (35.1miles) of cobbles, with the Trouée d'Arenberg featuring for the first time.[4]
Rank | Rider | Team | Time | |
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1 | ||||
2 | + 0" | |||
3 | + 1' 37" | |||
4 | + 3' 11" | |||
5 | + 3' 11" | |||
6 | + 5' 05" | |||
7 | + 7' 46" | |||
8 | + 8' 03" | |||
9 | + 8' 03" | |||
10 | + 8' 03" |