| 2010 UCI World Ranking, race 9 of 26 | |||||||||||||
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| Dates | April 11, 2010 | ||||||||||||
| Stages | 1 | ||||||||||||
| Distance | 259 km (160.9 mi) | ||||||||||||
| Winning time | 6h 35' 10" | ||||||||||||
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The2010 Paris–Roubaix was the 108th running of theParis–Roubaix single-day cycling race, often known as theHell of the North. It was held on 11 April 2010 over a distance of 259 kilometres (160.9 miles) and was the ninth event in the inauguralUCI World Ranking series. The race was won by Swiss riderFabian Cancellara.[1]
There were 25 teams at the 2010 Paris–Roubaix, 14 of which were automatically invited following an agreement between organisersAmaury Sport Organisation (ASO) and cycling's governing body, theUnion Cycliste Internationale.[2] The other 11 teams were chosen by the organisers ASO.[2]
Automatic invitations
Wildcards chosen by the organisers
| Cyclist | Team | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Fabian Cancellara (SUI) | Team Saxo Bank | 6h 35' 10" |
| 2 |  Thor Hushovd (NOR) | Cervélo TestTeam | + 2' 00" |
| 3 |  Juan Antonio Flecha (ESP) | Team Sky | + 2' 00" |
| 4 |  Roger Hammond (GBR) | Cervélo TestTeam | + 3' 14" |
| 5 |  Tom Boonen (BEL) | Quick-Step | + 3' 14" |
| 6 | Bjorn Leukemans (BEL) | Vacansoleil | + 3' 20" |
| 7 |  Filippo Pozzato (ITA) | Team Katusha | + 3' 46" |
| 8 | Leif Hoste (BEL) | Omega Pharma–Lotto | + 5' 16" |
| 9 |  Sébastien Hinault (FRA) | Ag2r–La Mondiale | + 6' 27" |
| 10 |  Hayden Roulston (NZL) | Team HTC–Columbia | + 6' 59" |
