Edvald Boasson Hagen targeting Paris-Roubaix success

Former Team Sky rider aiming to become king of the cobbles before the end of his career

Edvald Boasson Hagen, Het Nieuwsblad 2014

(Image credit: Graham Watson)

Edvald Boassan Hagen has made Paris-Roubaix his main aim for the season, and though he admits it is a 'lofty goal,' he says it could be the defining victory of his career.

The Norweigian left Team Sky at the end of 2014 to join African outfit MTN-Qhubeka in order to gain further leadership opportunities, and will now proceed with a full classics campaign as well as looking ahead to the Tour de France in July.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).