1966 Paris–Roubaix
The 1966 Paris–Roubaix was the 64th edition of the Paris–Roubaix cycle race and was held on 17 April 1966. The race started in Compiègne and finished in Roubaix.
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| Dates | 17 April 1966 | ||||||||||||
| Stages | 1 | ||||||||||||
| Distance | 262.5 km (163.1 mi) | ||||||||||||
| Winning time | 6h 59' 26" | ||||||||||||
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The 262.5 kilometres (163.1 mi) course included the 1.1 kilometres (0.68 mi) cobbled Pas Roland climb up to Mons-en-Pévèle, with a average gradient of 4% and a maximum gradient of 8%. The race was won by Italian rider Felice Gimondi of the Salvarani team, who attacked on the Pas Roland climb before soloing to the finish in Roubaix. The Pas Roland climb was subsequently paved with asphalt before the 1967 edition of the race.
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