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Paris Roubaix Challenge 2024

Saturday 6 April 2024

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Days

3 nights

difficulty 

Choice of Distances

From

£399 GBP

2024 Paris Roubaix Challenge with Sportive Breaks

The most famous one day race in the world and the most brutal sportive of the year in one weekend. You can experience both. The Paris Roubaix sportive takes you over all of the hardest sectors of this assault of a route finishing in the legendary velodrome in Roubaix. Choose from 3 Sportive distances that all start and finish in Roubaix at the famous velodrome apart from the long distance which starts in Busigny (90 mins from Roubaix).

Choice of distance included with your trip

The shortest 70 km distance includes 8 cobbled sections. the 145km has 19 cobbled sections including the Arenberg. The 170km has all 29 cobbled sections that are in the professional race. All distances include your unique arrival in the Vélodrome ! 
 

Long Distance Roubaix Challenge

The premium 170km event is back in 2024. Book with us and we collect you from the hotel with our coach with bike trailer. However, the number of places is limited due to the fact that Paris–Roubaix Femmes will be taking place on the same course and day as the Paris–Roubaix Challenge. This distance is accessible only to experienced cyclists, average speed required of 21.2 km/h over the 170 km course including around 50 km of cobblestones to arrive before 3:00 p.m. at the Velodrome. Route accessible only to experienced cyclists, average speed required: 28 km/h on the road, 14 km/h on cobblestones (50 km).

2024 Paris Roubaix Pro Race

The day after the Roubaix Challenge, watch the male pros take on the cobbles. Several viewing options are available with Sportive Breaks.

Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking.

Hotel in Roubaix: Our hotels are well-located in Roubaix within easy riding distance of the velodrome. We offer a choice of 2 hotels: 2 and 4 star.

Entries with choice of distance included with your package: Choose from all sportive distances. All Sportives start and finish at Roubaix Velodrome apart from the long distance start which is in Busigny. Transfer to start included with 172km sportive (90 minutes).

Watch the Pros in the Velodrome: Inside velodrome access on Sunday included with your trip. Hospitality also available (at extra cost)

Bike rental: Don’t want to use your own bike.? Rent one of ours for £265 for the weekend. Mechanic on hand.

Non-rider discount: If you are coming along on the trip but you are not taking part in the Sportive or you have your own entry, we apply a discount of £50

Entry without hotel also available: Buy your entry only without hotel. All distances start and finish in Roubaix apart from long distance which starts in Busigny (90 mins from Roubaix). Long distance entries include transport to the start in Busigny.

What's Included?

Accommodation

Hotel in Roubaix

Meals Included

Breakfasts 

Transfer

To Long Distance Start (90mins)

Guided Rides

Friday PM and Sunday

Pro Race Spectator options

On Sunday, including access to the inside area of the velodrome included. Official Hospitality available at extra cost.

Mechanic

On hand all weekend

Bike Storage

Available at all hotels.

Velodrome access on Pro race day

Access to the inside area of the velodrome included

Sportive Entry

Included with your package. All distances available. Transport to long distance event is included.

Bike Rental

Ridley bike with 12 speed Di2 – £265 for the weekend – More information

Transfer

Airport transfers at set times at £50 one way/£100 return

Highlights from the Past Event

Itinerary

Arrive in Roubaix today by your own means or take our transfer at 11.00
Contact us about private transfer options from BRU airport. Click here for full transfer details – Link.
Race pack delivered to your hotel and rental bikes available on arrival
Mechanic available on arrival plus optional warm-up ride at 14:00 including  guidance on bike set up and technique for the Sportive

Long route: Transfer leaves our hotel in Roubaix at 05:00 with start of the sportive between 07.00 and 07.30 in Busigny. Transfer takes about 90 minutes.

Medium and short route: Start at any time between 07:00 and 10:00 from Roubaix velodrome.

 

Three options available to catch the pro race:

  1. Full-day cycling trip spotting the pros tackle the cobbles without watching the finish in the velodrome
  2. Leisurely morning in town before travelling to the velodrome to watch the end of the race from the track centre of the Roubaix Velodrome
  3. Official Paris Roubaix Hospitality tickets (extra cost) – More information here

Please make your own travel arrangements for departure or make use of our optional airport transfer to Brussels Airport (additional cost). 

Optional group transfer details here – Link

Packages and Prices

The most famous one day race in the world and the most brutal Sportive of the year in one weekend. You can experience both. The Paris Roubaix Sportive takes you over all the hardest sectors of this assault of a route finishing in the legendary velodrome in Roubaix. Choose from 3 Sportive distances that all start and finish in Roubaix at the famous velodrome, with the exception of the long distance which starts in Busigny (90 mins from Roubaix). With the pro race the following day it’s an action-packed weekend.

Prices

  • From £399 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds)
  • From £519 per person based on single occupancy of a room

Included with your weekend

  • 2024 Paris Roubaix Challenge entry with choice of distance
  • Transport to the start of the long distance sportive
  • 3 nights at Hotel Mercure, B&B Hotel or Hotel Ibis in Roubaix Centre
  • Breakfasts
  • Evening meals (At Ibis Hotel only)
  • Guided warm up ride on Friday afternoon
  • Bike stored in your room
  • Free car parking near the hotel
  • Detailed itinerary

Also available

  • Bike rental – Ridley Fenix SLIC for £265 – More info here
  • Airport transfers from Brussels airport at £100pp return
  • VIP Hospitality tickets available – More info here

2025 Paris Roubaix

Book before the end of April 2024 and get a 10% early booking discount. Use code 2025EB10*

*Terms and Conditions apply – more info here

The dates for the 2025 Gent Wevelegem weekend are Saturday 29th March for the Cyclo Sportive and Sunday 30th March for the Gent Wevelgem Men’s and Women’s pro race. Dates are still to be confirmed. 

The dates for the 2025 Paris Roubaix weekend are Saturday 12th April for the Women’s Pro race and Cyclo Sportive and Sunday 13th April for the Paris Roubaix Men’s pro race. Dates are still to be confirmed. 

2025 Paris Roubaix Weekend Tour

Sportive Breaks offer a package which includes your choice of either a 2*, 3* or 4* hotel in Roubaix which is perfectly placed for both the Cyclo sportive and the pro race, guided ride and mechanic and staff support throughout the weekend. 

2025 Paris Roubaix Hospitality

Coming soon. Book hospitality tickets for the 2025 Paris Roubaix. Choose from the start village or one of the many finish options located in velodrome in Roubaix. Paris Roubaix Hospitality – Sportive Breaks

More About the Event

There are 3 Paris Roubaix Sportive options. All Sportives start and finish in the famous Roubaix velodrome apart from the long distance which starts in Busigny at about 30km from Roubaix. When you book your long distance entry with Sportive Breaks, transport to the start is included. Ride the Hell of the North and its fabled cobbled sectors, including the Carrefour de l’Arbre and the Trouée d’Arenberg. There are three increasingly difficult routes on offer, on roads which are open to traffic but secured by numerous volunteers and motorcyclists. There is a legendary race for everyone, covering distances from 70km, 145km or 170km.
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Did you know we offer the biggest selection of European Gran Fondo and Cyclo-Sportive events.

Spread your payments

Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking. *Selected products. Terms and Conditions apply.

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We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years. We are members of ABTA and ATOL so book with confidence.

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We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years. We are members of ABTA and ATOL so book with confidence.

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