The faces that tell the story of a unique year at cycling's most famous Monument
This year's Paris-Roubaix was historic. While the first women's edition of the race was the most seismic event this year, the men's race in savage conditions provided some unforgettable and iconic images.
Here are a few of the dried mud faces that decorated the finish line at the Roubaix velodrome.
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