Paris–Roubaix Espoirs is a cycling race for riders under the age of 23. The race was first run in 1967. Winners who went on to become famous pros include Yaroslav Popovych, Thor Hushovd, Stephen Roche, and Frédéric Moncassin. In 2005 the race was integrated into the UCI Europe Tour, category 1.2U.^[1]

The race finishes at the Roubaix Velodrome.

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The Paris-Roubaix Challenge may be the only sportive in the world in which riders hope for the worst: pouring rain, mud-soaked cobbles, block headwind. Outsiders looking in may think the spirit surrounding all things Paris-Roubaix represents some sort of collective madness since, after all, who would *hope* for the harshest possible conditions while riding over roads not meant for bicycles?

• Paris–Roubaix is a one-day professional men's bicycle road race in northern France, starting north of Paris and finishing in Roubaix, at the border with Belgium. It is one of cycling's oldest races, and is one of the 'Monuments' or classics of the European calendar, and contributes points towards.
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A patchwork route of unassuming, centuries-old farm tracks through rustic French countryside transforms into a battleground for one weekend in April, a weekend in which you’ll experience the reason this ride is dubbed “The Hell of the North”. Gritted teeth, double layers of bar tape, a legendary velodrome, and cobbles, lots and lots of cobbles await you along cycling’s most legendary route.

One Classic to Rule Them All

First and foremost, Paris-Roubaix is cycling’s monument par excellence: no other one-day race enjoys the prestige and legend of *L’enfer du Nord* as the French call it. It is only after Paris-Roubaix that other classics can be named. For professional bike racers, coming across the finish line first in the Roubaix Velodrome is a sacred moment that envelopes one’s palmarès in everlasting gold, much like winning a grand tour.

Beginning in 1896, the race was originally conceived as a promotional stunt by the manufacturing companies who built the Roubaix Velodrome in the previous year. The area between Paris and Roubaix was long a French coal mining and farming region known for dreary, harsh winters and mud-soaked fields crisscrossed by cobbled roads. The use of cobbles for road building in the region was a practical decision since cobbles stand up to heavy use and atrocious weather very well.

During World War I, the area was decimated by shelling and vicious fighting as the fields became years-long theaters of trench warfare. Knowing that the cobbled roads were the soul of Paris-Roubaix, organizers and journalists set out after the war concluded to see what, if anything, survived of the original route. What they found was a hellish landscape: cratered fields as far as the eye could see and matchstick slivers of timber in place of forests. Miraculously, the cobbles withstood the fighting and in 1919, the race resumed, with that year’s winner Henri Pèlissier describing it not as a race, but “…a pilgrimage.”

History, geography, and distance all conspire in such a way that no other race is as demanding, tough, and dependent on luck. Every race winner, from Fausto Coppi and Merckx to Boonen and Cancellara, has described the cobbled trek across the north of France as a matter of survival. Surviving to the velodrome isn’t as straightforward as other races, though.

Surviving the Cobbles

Unlike the smooth and more gentle cobbles of Flanders, the cobbles of the Paris-Roubaix route are jagged, rough, and bone-jarring. The ride over these cobbles is so singular that bike manufacturers have crafted frames solely for the purpose of riding them. You won’t need to go nearly as far as riding a special bike to make it over the cobbled sectors, but there are many tactics you can employ to tip the odds of making it to the finish in your favor.

In order to dampen the shock of the cobbles as much as possible, try using the maximum width tires your bicycle can fit. For most frames, this will mean 25mm-28mm tires. Tire pressure should be knocked back a bit to around the same pressure you would use for very slick, rainy roads. This will help you to avoid pinch flats and soften the ride. Lastly, consider double-wrapping your handlebars in bar tape to make the ride easier on your hands and wrists. Fatigue from constant jarring is one of the ways the course can tire you out early.

The Route

There are three route options for the Paris-Roubaix Challenge. The long route is 172 kilometers and will take you from Busigny to the Roubaix Velodrome, covering most of the pro course. The medium route is 145 kilometers and includes the infamous Arenberg sector and more cobbled sectors than you’ll be able to count. The short 70 kilometer route is short only in name. Beginning and finishing in Roubaix, the short out-and-back route packs more cobbles within its distance than either the long or medium routes.

Getting to Roubaix

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The cyclist festivities of the Paris-Roubaix weekend all happen in Roubaix, so naturally, that is where you should book accommodations. Getting to Roubaix is simple and straightforward from either Paris or Brussels, both of which have major international airports (CDG and BRU, respectively). Trains depart directly from both Paris and Brussels airports ensuring that your arrival for the Paris-Roubaix Challenge is free of hassles, leaving you time to relax and save energy for the ride.

Paris-Roubaix Challenge - Recommended Hotels

• Hotel ibis Lille Roubaix Centre, 3-star - Roubaix

  Hotel ibis is located in Roubaix, less than 300m away from Euroteleport Metro Station. Private parking



• Mercure Lille Roubaix Grand Hotel, 4-star - Roubaix

  Located in the center of Roubaix, very close to the Roubaix SNCF Train Station and the Roubaix Grand Place Metro Station.



• Hotel Garden Lille Tourcoing, 3-star - Roubaix

  Comfort Hotel Garden Lille Tourcoing is a modern 3 star bike-friendly hotel located just 5km north of Roubaix.

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