Paris Roubaix is considered on of the “classic” races of the professional European circuit. This mid-April race is famous for riding along cobblestone roads of north of Paris. Due to the time of year and types of roads, the race is often dusty and muddy, leaving many riders filthy or crashed by the end of the race.
The race starts in Compiègne and winds for 260km until it finally reaches the outdoor velodrom in Roubaix.