Can We Hold A Pro’s Wheel On The Toughest Cobbles?

What does it take to keep up with a pro on the toughest cobbled sections of the famous Paris-Roubaix course? We sent Conor and Hank to find out! And we didn’t just find any pro, they’re taking on Belgian Lawrence Naesen - who has been a World Tour pro for over 6 years with the likes of AG2R and the now named Lotto DSTNY, and practically grew up on the cobbles... New to Paris-Roubaix? Check out our handy beginner’s guide: 00:00 What Does It Take To Hold A Pro’s Wheel On The Hardest Cobbles? 00:26 Who Can Keep Up With Lawrence Naesen? 01:16 Pre-Ride Mind Games? 01:41 Test 1: Racing On The Tarmac 03:47 Test 2: Easy Cobbes - Gruson 06:53 Test 3: Hard Cobbles - Carrefour de l’Arbre 09:35 Pro Rider Cobble Tips Useful Links: Everything Cycling. All In One Place 👉 GCN Uploader 👉 Visit the GCN Shop 👉 Watch more on GCN... 📹 Up Close With The Roubaix Cobbles 👉 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​ 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Battlefield - Ballpoint Hitting Apex - Aiyo Mothra - STRLGHT Palette - Blue Saga Phantom Pulse - Paisley Pink Polarized - Ooyy Sneaky Grandma - The Fly Guy Five #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #parisroubaix #cobbles #racing #procyclist 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: Topeak Tools: Canyon Bikes: Camelbak: Pirelli Tyres: Orbea Bikes: Vision Wheels: Wahoo Fitness: Park Tool: Selle Italia: SiS: Zwift: DMT Shoes: Silca: MET Helmets: Strava: ShadowStand: Precision Fuel & Hydration: AGU: Elitewheels: Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - @gcntech GCN Racing - @gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - @gtn GCN Italia - @gcnitalia GCN en Español - @gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - @gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - @gcnenfrancais GCN Training - @gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - @gmbn GMBN Racing - @gmbnracing GMBN Tech - @gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - @embn