Knaven wins Paris - Roubaix

American George Hincapie powers down the Arenberg trench, during the 99th Paris-Roubaix cycling race

The 158 mile Paris-Roubaix cycling race involves 29 miles of strenuous cobblestone-paved roads.

The combination of bikes, rain and cobblestones led to several pile ups

Dutchman Servais Knaven leads Belgian Wilfried Peeters en route to victory

Servais Knaven is all smiles after winning the race in six hours, 38 minutes and 40 seconds

Knaven holds the traditional cobblestone trophy flanked by team-mates Johan Museeuw (left) and Romans Vainsteins