1995 Paris–Roubaix

The 93rd running of the Paris–Roubaix single-day cycling classic, often known as the Hell of the North, was held on 9 April 1995. Italian Franco Ballerini won his first of two victories, finishing two minutes ahead of the pursuing group after a 30 km solo. Andrei Tchmil won the sprint for second place before Johan Museeuw. The race started in Compiègne and finished on the velodrome of Roubaix, overing a distance of 266.5 kilometres (165.6 miles). The race served as the third leg of the 1995 UCI World Cup. 91 of 178 riders finished.

1995 Paris–Roubaix
1995 UCI Road World Cup, race 3
Official event poster
Race details
DatesApril 9, 1995
Stages1
Distance266.5 km (165.6 mi)
Winning time6h 27' 08"
Results
  Winner  Franco Ballerini (ITA) (Mapei–GB–Latexco)
  Second  Andrei Tchmil (MDA) (Lotto–Isoglass)
  Third  Johan Museeuw (BEL) (Mapei–GB–Latexco)
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