British great Roger Hammond forged a reputation on the cobbles, peaking with a podium place in 2004 at Paris-Roubaix.
Now manager of British continental team Madison-Genesis, Hammond certainly knows a thing or two about riding on the fearsome pavè.
We caught up with him to get some top tips and also discover his thoughts on this year’s race.
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The bikes, the sights, the crowds and more from the Northern Ireland capital's Titantic Quarter
Thousands pack in to Belfast City Hall as WorldTour heavyweights are introduced