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Gallery: Peloton previews muddy Paris-Roubaix pavé

Top riders Peter Sagan, Greg Van Avermaet, and Niki Terpstra get a feel for the rough, muddy cobblestones of Roubaix.

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Paris-Roubaix — The last two days, riders have been out on the cobbles preparing for Paris-Roubaix. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Paris-Roubaix — Peter Sagan and Daniel Oss checked out the Paris-Roubaix course on the Thursday before the big race. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Paris-Roubaix — On race day, all eyes will be on Peter Sagan. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Paris-Roubaix — Three days before the race, the course was wet with low spots on the course holding water. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Paris-Roubaix — The training day is useful for riders to work out any kinks in the gear and dial in tire pressure. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Paris-Roubaix — Peter Sagan rode through Pont Gibus during his recon. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Paris-Roubaix — Former Quick-Step rider Stijn Vandenbergh led Team Ag2r La Mondiale on a recon ride. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Paris-Roubaix — Team Mitchelton Scott got into some wet roads during training for Paris-Roubaix. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Paris-Roubaix — Gianni Moscon took the Arenberg descent at speed. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Paris-Roubaix — Alexander Kristoff led his UAE Teammates on a recon ride over the cobbles of Roubaix. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Paris-Roubaix — On the Friday before Paris-Roubaix, Greg Van Avermaet headed out for a recon ride under sunny skies. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Paris-Roubaix — Greg Van Avermaet will be another favorite to watch as he tries to defend his title at Paris-Roubaix. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Paris-Roubaix — Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Paris-Roubaix — Zdenek Stybar put some efforts in on the track where he has finished second two times. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Paris-Roubaix — Team Quick-Step Floors have been dominating the classics and it plan to bring a full team effort to Paris-Roubaix. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Paris-Roubaix — Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Paris-Roubaix — Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

Paris-Roubaix2018, — Niki Terpstra is on great form and is the one to beat at Paris-Roubaix. Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

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