1998 Paris–Roubaix
The 1998 Paris–Roubaix was the 96th running of the Paris–Roubaix single-day cycling race, often known as the Hell of the North. It was held on 12 April 1998 over a distance of. Franco Ballerini won the monument classic; his team took all three podium positions.
Johan Museeuw, the winner of 1996, crashed heavily in the Trouée d'Arenberg pavé section, shattering his knee. On top of this came a dangerous gangrene infection which nearly spelled the end of his career.Results
12-04-1998: Compiègne–Roubaix, 266.5 km.
| Cyclist | Team | Time |
| 1 | | | 6h 57' 49" |
| 2 | | | + 4' 16" |
| 3 | | | + 4' 19" |
| 4 | | | + 4' 49" |
| 5 | | | + 4' 49" |
| 6 | | | + 4' 50" |
| 7 | | | + 4' 52" |
| 8 | | | + 6' 34" |
| 9 | | | + 6' 34" |
| 10 | | | + 6' 34" |
