Paris-Roubaix Archives

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Pauline Ferrand-Prévot fights back from crash to win Paris-Roubaix… and calls famous win “good training” for the Tour de France

Multi-discipline star lands first French victory at women's Hell of the North as Visma-Lease a Bike again use on-the-fly tyre pressure adjustment system

Sat, Apr 12, 2025 15:23

Can Tadej Pogačar win Paris-Roubaix? We crack open the history books to find out

Tadej can do anything on a bike, but can he do that?

Sat, Apr 12, 2025 12:23

“We’ve made huge strides, but there’s still a long way to go”: Double Olympic champ Kristen Faulkner on Paris, being an outsider, and the growth of women’s cycling + Rainbows, frites, and sunburn at the Tour of Flanders

On episode 101 of the road.cc Podcast, we chat to American champion Kristen Faulkner and recap an eventful, chaotic day on the Oude Kwaremont at the Tour of Flanders

Fri, Apr 11, 2025 17:25

Is Paris–Roubaix the most prestigious one-day bike race in the world? road.cc staff pick their favourite races

In an alternative universe where you were a world class pro cyclist, which one day bike race would you most want to win? road.cc staff members have their say

Fri, Apr 11, 2025 12:22

Wout van Aert almost crashes in the Forest of Arenberg during Paris-Roubaix recon ride, 2025

Wout van Aert almost crashes in Arenberg Forest during Paris-Roubaix recon due to suspected puncture while using self-inflating tyre pressure system

“You have to get through the forest, right?” the Belgian star posted on Strava following his spectacular save at speed on the iconic cobbles

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 16:48

Absolute belter or explosion at a paint factory? Lotto’s striking new kit divides opinion; “Rubber on rubber for that friction feel”: How NOT to fit brake pads; Tadej Pogačar blitzes iconic Paris-Roubaix Strava KOMs + more on the live blog

Another sunny live blog on the way, with Dan Alexander in the hot seat for all your cycling news, reaction, silliness, and more as we edge towards the weekend

Thu, Apr 03, 2025 08:15

Parody Scotland Tour de France Grand Départ poster

“Le Tour de C***s”: Cyclists accuse Scottish satirist of “spreading hate” with parody Tour de France Edinburgh Grand Départ poster, “making it more dangerous to ride a bike”; Pogačar Paris-Roubaix debut confirmed – is he “wise”? + more on the live blog

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Yes, that’s right, the Flemish classics season is finally upon us, and Ryan Mallon will be dreaming of frites, beer, and cobbles as he keeps you entertained on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Mar 26, 2025 09:34

Mathieu van der Poel cap incident at Paris-Roubaix 2024 (Eurosport/Discovery+)

Paris-Roubaix spectator who threw cap at Mathieu van der Poel offered deal to avoid prosecution, must participate in rider safety campaign

The woman is accused of 'intentional assault and battery' for throwing a hat at the race winner's bike as he passed at high speed, the offer to avoid prosecution also requiring her to admit wrongdoing and volunteer with Les Amis de Paris-Roubaix

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 10:06

A-Levels, angry sportive riders, and forgetting your gloves at Paris-Roubaix: A beginner’s guide to racing in Europe and the fight to become a pro cyclist

Last week, 18-year-old Patrick Casey finished third at the Eroica Juniors stage race, just two weeks after a blister-filled Paris-Roubaix debut. The Red Bull-backed prospect chats to road.cc about his unusual path to racing in Europe and his pro dreams

Thu, Apr 25, 2024 21:26

A history of folding bikes with Mark Bickerton (and the story behind THAT very 80s TV ad) plus tales from Paris-Roubaix on the road.cc Podcast

Just managed to get the music from the 'Go Bag a Bickerton' ad out of your head 40 years on? Sorry for the reminder, but it's worth it to reminisce about Britain's most popular folding bike of the early 80s

Mon, Apr 15, 2024 12:44