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Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins for France on Paris-Roubaix debut, as SD Worx falters
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Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins for France on Paris-Roubaix debut, as SD Worx falters

The fifth edition of Paris-Roubaix Femmes Avec Zwift was won by a French rider for the very first time, as Pauline Ferrand-Prévot soloed to victory.

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Anything less than victory usually requires a full investigation into the peloton's most successful team.
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The Paris-Roubaix setup features a custom SRAM drivetrain hack that blends 13-speed chain retention with tighter 12-speed gearing — but it took a drill to make it work.