65th Paris-Roubaix 1967 (France)

A Dutchman’s Magnificent Sprint

An elite group of 10 riders dominated the 1967 Paris-Roubaix. The group included: Eddy Merckx, Rik Van Looy, Jan Janssen, World Champion Rudi Altig, Edouard Sels, Raymond Poulidor, Gianni Motta, Arthur de Cabooter, Willy Planckaert, and George Vandenberghe.

The breakaway of the day rode away from the peloton through the tough cobbled climb of Pas Rolland at Mon-en-Pevele. Big German Rudi Altig launched the decisive attack and formed the elite breakaway. The elite group opened a 3 minute gap over the next 35 km and entered the velodrome for a memorable sprint.

Jan Janssen took the lead with one lap of the velodrome to go. His devastating pace could not be matched as the Dutchman held off the late charge of Rik Van Looy and Rudi Altig to gain the victory.

P-R 1966

P-R 1968

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