Remembering Stuart O'Grady's unlikely, fairytale 2007 Paris-Roubaix win: 'It was like coming into a colosseum'

The Australian produced one of the great 21st century Roubaix shocks on the hottest ever edition of the race

Stuart O'Grady at Paris-Roubaix 2007
(Image credit: Getty)

The Valentine’s Day of cycling is whatever day that Paris-Roubaix happens to fall on. It’s the day that sets hearts fluttering; the day that many a Cupid has dreamt about impressing upon their wannabe lover.

First impressions can be a deal-breaker, the difference between something happening and a look consigned to history, never again to be reflected upon. The first sight of Paris-Roubaix for Stuart O’Grady was one of love.

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Chris Marshall-Bell