1968 Paris–Roubaix

The 1968 Paris–Roubaix was the 66th edition of the Paris–Roubaix cycle race and was held on 7 April 1968. The race started in Compiègne and finished in Roubaix. The race was won by Eddy Merckx of the Faema team. The 264 kilometres (164 mi) course included 56.5 kilometres (35.1 mi) of cobbles, with the Trouée d'Arenberg featuring for the first time.

1968 Paris–Roubaix
Race details
Dates7 April 1968
Stages1
Distance264 km (164.0 mi)
Winning time7h 09' 26"
Results
  Winner  Eddy Merckx (BEL) (Faema)
  Second  Herman Van Springel (BEL) (Dr. Mann–Grundig)
  Third  Walter Godefroot (BEL) (Flandria–De Clerck)
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