Mid-race scare for Tadej Pogačar after puncture, neutral spare bike sees race favourite off the back at Paris-Roubaix

Tadej Pogačar’s plans of winning Paris-Roubaix were cast into doubt after a mid-race puncture while racing across the 22nd pavé sector – Quérénaing à Maing – saw him off the back and chasing on a Shimano neutral support bike.

The World Champion punctured with 120km to go over the cobblestones, with video footage showing him pulling over to the side of the pavé with a spinning rear wheel.