Paris Roubaix is a cobbled stone classic one day race. It is one of the 5 memorial races in the year. It is a spectacle, it is a tough mans race. It is the best race of the year. It is my favourite race.

Mat Hayman has ridden Paris Roubaix 15 times in his career; he is a specialist to say the least. This is his favourite race too. 2016 Roubaix was a special day for Mat. I was able to get his thoughts the night before, the night before he knew what the 2016 addition was going to be.

Hang in there, part 2 is coming real soon..