The week prior to Paris-Roubaix
April 3 rd 2018 - 12:39
THE RECONNAISSANCE OF THE COBBLESTONE SECTORS
Every year, a few days before Paris-Roubaix, Thierry Gouvenou and Christian Prudhomme pay a visit to the cobblestone sectors. Their objective is to give a note corresponding to the level of difficulty of each sector with one star for the easiest to five stars for the most difficult. This classification is quite important when planning a race strategy. Pay close attention, the ratings will be revealed this evening…
CHILDREN'S DAY
Under the watchful eye of Cédric Vasseur (Cofidis Solutions Crédits Team Manager), 300 children will compete Wednesday at the historic Roubaix velodrome. Organised by the regional committee, in partnership with the Hauts-de-France region and A.S.O., this competition is open to both licensed and non-licensed riders.
The top 30 kids will race the final kilometre of Paris-Roubaix on Sunday April 8.
THE TEAMS’ RECONNAISSANCE
The teams recon will take place on Thursday and Friday. Over these two days, each team participating in Paris-Roubaix will ride a few of the cobblestone sectors to get their bikes set-up just right. From Peter Sagan to Arnaud Démare and Greg Van Avermaet, the Roubaix heroes will have never been so close to the Hell of the North.
PARIS-ROUBAIX CHALLENGE
The 8th edition of the Paris-Roubaix Challenge will take place on Saturday 7 April: nearly 6,000 amateur riders will take on the Hell of the North and its legendary cobblestone sectors. Riders can choose from three distances depending on their level of preparation: 172 km, 145 km and 70 km. Information on www.parisroubaixchallenge.com
Paris-Roubaix Challenge by the numbers :
• 8th edition of the Paris-Roubaix Challenge
• Over 6,000 participants
• 3 distances: 70 km, 145 km and 172 km
• 66 nationalities represented at the start
CLIMB ABOARD FOR THE TEAMS PRESENTATION
The Hauts-de-France region, as a major partner of Paris-Roubaix, and SNCF TER enable you to attend the official presentation of the riders at Compiègne on Saturday April 7 from 2-5pm by train and at a bargain price!
On Saturday April 7, roundtrip tickets from the Hauts-de-France or Paris train stations to Compiègne will be just €4.
More information on : https://www.ter.sncf.com/hauts-de-france/loisirs/bons-plans-evenements/petits-prix-paris-roubaix
ENTER THE HELL OF THE NORTH
From Compiègne to the Roubaix Velodrome, all the viewing areas are good to support the professionals. The race starts at 11am. The finish is scheduled for around 5:10pm. Come and experience the legend that is Paris-Roubaix!