'Paris-Roubaix is ​​like playing Russian roulette' says Filippo Ganna

Filippo Ganna in action during the 2022 Paris-Roubaix
Filippo Ganna in action during the 2022 Paris-Roubaix (Image credit: Getty Images)

Filippo Ganna has described Paris-Roubaix as a game of Russian roulette but insisted he is ready to fight across every section cobbled in the hope of lifting the famous winner’s pave trophy. 

The Ineos Grenadiers rider has opted for a block of training at home in Italy rather than ride the Tour of Flanders and a long stay in northern Europe. He did a solo reconnaissance ride after Dwars door Vlaanderen last week and will only travel to France on Friday. 

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