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For Team Visma | Lease a Bike Wout van Aert still hasn’t won in Roubaix or Flanders, and he will go up against Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogacar and many others on the cobbles of French Flanders. Pauline Ferrand Prevot will attempt to keep hold of her title as queen of the cobbles which she earned last year in Roubaix.
In 2026 the race will be held on the same day for the men and the women. The men will finish around 16.30 and the women an hour later guaranteeing lots of live action in the Roubaix velodrome. Our location at La Terrasse hospitality venue will ensure that you have the best vantage point in the famous velodrome.
For the 2026 Queen of the Classics, we offer two options to join Team Visma | Lease a Bike Men and Women on their quest to become masters of the cobbles on Sunday 12 April 2026.
You can experience the races in two different ways with Team Visma | Lease a Bike
- In the Heart of the Race Experience limited to 6 places – From £2299pp
- Start to Finish Experience limited to 25 places – From £599pp
Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking. We offer the option to pay in the following currencies; £, €, US$, AU$, DKK, SEK & NOK.
Everything taken care of: Enjoy a fully planned and hosted programme as a guest of Team Visma | Lease a Bike
Choice of ‘On-Course and Off-Course’ experience: For a mega-exclusive experience choose the ‘in the heart of the race experience’ and drive on the race route including the cobbles in a TVL vehicle and be part of the support crew. Our Start to Finish Experience follows the race ‘off-Course’ so not on the race route.
Meet the Team: Hosted by the team you will be part of the team’s bid to win. Visit the team bus before the race, drive in a TVL branded vehicle on the stage route hosted by the team and much more!
Finish Hospitality included: La Terrasse Finish Hospitality in the Roubaix Velodrome is included.
Hotel for two nights included with ‘in the heart of the race’ and optional with the Start to Finish Experience: Stay in Roubaix for two nights. On Saturday it’s the day of the amateur Paris Roubaix Challenge. Add an extra night to ride your own Paris Roubaix Challenge
What's Included?
Official Team Visma | Lease a Bike experiences
Exclusively available with Sportive Breaks you can’t get closer to a professional bike race
Hospitality included
La Terrasse official hospitality access at the finish in the Roubaix Velodrome. Lunch included on Race Day
Meet the Team
Meet the Team Visma | Lease a Bike Team. The riders, the coaches, the soigneurs, the mechanics and the drivers
Pro Race Spectating
Drive in an official team vehicle on the course on our ‘in the heart of the race experience’. Drive ‘off course’ on our start to finish experience. See the riders at the start, on several cobbled sectors and finally in the Roubaix Velodrome
Accommodation
4* Hotel Mercure Roubaix Grand Place for two nights. Included with ‘In the Heart of the race’, optional with Start to Finish experience.
In-Resort Transport
Transport from Roubaix to Compiegne on race day.
Itinerary 'In the Heart of the Race' Experience
Day To Day
Travel to the hotel
Please make your own arrangements to arrive at the hotel today, where our friendly team will be available to greet you upon arrival. We will meet at hotel Mercure Roubaix where we will stay for two nights with breakfasts and evening meals included.
Airport Transfer
If you plan to fly then we offer airport transfers for you and your luggage, from Lille train station, Brussels International Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport or another airport. Airport transfers are available at extra cost and are on request by contacting our team via [email protected]
This afternoon and early evening, your Team Visma | Lease a Bike host is available for you at the hotel. During the evening meal we will provide a briefing on the exciting experience ahead. Your host will run you through what to expect from the race day tomorrow.
We will have breakfast at the hotel and check out, then your race day experience starts. You will spend the day as a guest of the team in an official TVL minibus equipped with route map and interior TV screens so we can watch the race live during the day.
On our way to the stage start we will visit the hotel where the team are staying. Here one of the team directors will give you the inside track on the team’s race tactics for the day. After this we make our way to the start location where we will visit the team bus and meet the riders as they prepare for the day ahead. There may even be time for a stroopwafel and a coffee. We will then visit the start area and the team paddock before setting off for the day.
You will spend the day with us in an official black and yellow TVL minibus equipped with food, drinks and interior TV screens so we can watch the stage live during the day*. You will drive on the course of the stage on closed roads and be a proper part of the support team. You will experience the race at various locations.
During the day we will also stop for a lunch break.
We head to the finish area to catch the finale of the race in the velodrome. Here you will have access to ‘La Terrasse’ hospitality. Hopefully we can join in with the team celebrations.
La Terrasse hospitality area inside the Roubaix Velodrome
- a private area overlooking the legendary Vélodrome de Roubaix
- Cocktails and culinary entertainment
- Drinks
- Live broadcast of the race
- A privileged view of the finish line
After the race comes to a close your hosts will take you the short distance to the hotel.
*Please note that reception may be affected in certain regions which may affect transmission quality throughout the day.
Age Limit: No children under 12 years old. For children between 12 and 16, please be aware that the experience is a long, all day experience with a lot of travelling. Please make sure they are aware of this before booking.
After breakfast we offer an optional airport transfer back to Brussels International Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport or another airport. This transfer is available at an additional cost and can be requested by contacting Sportive Breaks – [email protected]
Itinerary 'Start to Finish' Experience
Day To Day
Travel to the hotel
Please make your own arrangements to arrive at the hotel today, where our friendly team will be available to greet you upon arrival. We will meet at hotel Mercure Roubaix where we will stay for two nights with breakfasts and evening meals included.
Airport Transfer
If you plan to fly then we offer airport transfers for you and your luggage, from Lille train station, Brussels International Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport or another airport. Airport transfers are available at extra cost and are on request by contacting our team via [email protected]
This afternoon and early evening, your Team Visma | Lease a Bike host is available for you at the hotel. During the evening meal we will provide a briefing on the exciting experience ahead. Your host will run you through what to expect from the race day tomorrow.
We will have breakfast at the hotel and check out (unless you are staying another night), then your race day experience starts. You will spend the day as a guest of the team in a comfortable coach with interior TV screens so we can watch the race live during the day.
We make our way from Roubaix to the start in Compiegne which will take about 2 hours.
If you didn’t book the hotel and you join us on the day your experience will start in Roubaix at hotel Mercure or in Compiegne at the start area. The experience ends in Roubaix
Once we have parked in Compiegne we will visit the team bus and meet the riders as they prepare for the day ahead. There may even be time for a stroopwafel and a coffee.
We will visit the team paddock before setting off for the day. We will set off just before the riders start to get ahead of the race. You will experience the race at various locations and during the day we will also stop for a lunch break.
We head to the finish area to catch the finale of the race in La Terrasse Hospitality venue. You can stay here to watch both the men and the women finish. Hopefully we can join in with the team celebrations. You are free to depart by your own means after the race.
La Terrasse hospitality area inside the Roubaix Velodrome
- a private area overlooking the legendary Vélodrome de Roubaix
- Cocktails and culinary entertainment
- Drinks
- Live broadcast of the race
- A privileged view of the finish line
*Please note that reception may be affected in certain regions which may affect transmission quality throughout the day.
Age Limit: No children under 12 years old. For children between 12 and 16, please be aware that the experience is a long, all day experience with a lot of travelling. Please make sure they are aware of this before booking.
After breakfast we offer an optional airport transfer back to Brussels International Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport or another airport. This transfer is available at an additional cost and can be requested by contacting Sportive Breaks – [email protected]
Packages and Prices
Price for 2 night ‘In the heart of the race’ experience
- £2299 per person based on on sharing a twin (2 single beds) or double room (one bed)
- £200 supplement per person for single occupancy of a room
What’s Included:
- Two night’s hotel stay based on sharing a twin (2 single beds) or double (one bed) room*
- Daily breakfasts and evening meals
- The official Team Visma | Lease a Bike ‘in the heart of the race’ experience. More information in the itinerary
- The services of our local team
- ABTA protected
Also available:
- Extra night on Friday night at hotel Mercure
- Single rooms – £200 supplement
- Airport transfers – Available on request at a supplement
- Other transfers – from the local train station for example are available on request by contacting us –[email protected]
- Make a full weekend of it and experience the infamous cobbles for yourself – Ride the Paris Roubaix Challenge with Sportive Breaks
*The night before and after the race
Price for Start to Finish experience
- £599 per person
What’s Included:
- The official Team Visma | Lease a Bike ‘Start to Finish Experience. More information in the itinerary
- The services of our local team
Also available:
- Hotel stay at hotel Mercure Roubaix
- Airport transfers – Available on request at a supplement
- Other transfers – from the local train station for example are available on request by contacting us –[email protected]
- Make a full weekend of it and experience the infamous cobbles for yourself – Ride the Paris Roubaix Challenge with Sportive Breaks – Click here for more information
Please note that all advertised elements on race day are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed.
Age Limit: No children under 12 years old. For children between 12 and 16, please be aware that the experience is a long, all day experience with a lot of travelling. Please make sure they are aware of this before booking.
Roubaix with Team Visma | Lease a Bike
Join Team Visma | Lease a Bike in Roubaix for this epic cobbled race. The race starts nowhere near Paris. In fact it starts in historic Compiègne known as the location of where the armistice was signed post-World War I. The race finishes in the famous Roubaix velodrome. The route covers roughly 260km. The highlights of the race are the 29 cobblestone sectors that the riders face along the way which account for over 55km of the route. Only the strongest riders stand a chance of winning on this momentous day. Last year the winner of the men’s race was Mathieu van der Poel. The day before on Saturday you can watch the Roubaix Femmes with Team Visma | Lease a Bike. Because of its difficulty it has earned its place as one of the 5 cycling monuments which also include; Milan Sanremo, Tour of Flanders, Liege-Bastogne-Liege and Il Lombardia.
Enjoy one of the biggest, most prestigious races in the calendar as a guest of one of the best pro cycling team’s in the world. Exclusively available with Sportive Breaks, discover our exclusive programme of VIP packages for a unique cycling experience. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at Team Visma | Lease a Bike and our unparalleled hospitality.
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Rouleur travelled with us to Strade Bianche in March 2025, check out their experience here – Front row seat: A wild Strade Bianche VIP chase with Sportive Breaks – Rouleur
Want to see what it will be like? Watch this video from Il Lombardia 2024 here.
The 2026 edition of Roubaix will take place on Sunday 12 April 2026. Be warned, places are very limited

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Age Limit: No children under 12 years old. For children between 12 and 16, please be aware that the experience is a long, all day experience with a lot of travelling.
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The Mercure Lille Roubaix Grand Hotel welcomes you in beautiful historical Art Deco surroundings. All bedrooms have air-conditioning and a courtesy tray. Enjoy the hotel’s cozy bar, and fresh, seasonal dishes in its restaurant; Le Vieil Abreuvoir. A sauna and a fitness room are also available. The hotel is located in the heart of Roubaix at just a 10-minute drive from Lille with its Eurostar connection from the UK. The hotel is just 750 metres from Roubaix SNCF Train Station and less than 250 metres from Roubaix Grand Place Metro Station.
Guest rooms at the Mercure Lille Roubaix Grand Hôtel are equipped with free Wi-Fi access and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The private bathrooms have either a bath or a rain shower. The Vieil Abreuvoir restaurant serves traditional brasserie-style cuisine, and guests can enjoy an evening drink in the hotel bar, by the fireplace.
Your bike can be stored in the secure bike store in the hotel. There will be an early breakfast available on Roubaix Challenge today.
Please note that the restaurant is closed on Sunday night.
FAQs
Meet the Reps
Theo Eltink
About Theo
Theo is a hospitality host for Team Visma | Lease a Bike and has been working for them for 3 years. His professional career spanned 5 years and he rode for the following teams; Rabobank, Skill Shimano.
His top professional results are;
- Tacx Pro Classic/Ronde van Zeeland – 2nd – 2005
- Tour de l’Avenir – Stage win – 2004
- Tour Des Pyrenees-Vuelta A Los Pirineos – Stage win – 2004
- Ronde de l’Isard – Stage win – 2001
- Tour de l’Ain – 2nd on Stage 2 – 2004
Theo’s favourite locations to cycle;
Around Tuscany, especially where Strade Bianche takes place due to the fantastic landscape.
Theo’s favourite races to attend with Team Visma | Lease a Bike;
All the grand tours as I have great memories of all these races.
Maarten Tjallingii
About Maarten
Maarten is a hospitality host for Team Visma | Lease a Bike. His professional career spanned 20 years covering both Road and MTB. He has ridden for the following teams; Vredestein Cannondale, Marco Polo, Skill Shimano, Silence-Lotto, Rabobank, Blanco, Belkin and Lotto Jumbo.
His top cycling results are;
- Tour of Belgium – General Classification – 2006
- Tour of Qinghai Lake – General Classification – 2006
- Tour of Qinghai Lake – Stage win – 2006
- Tour du Faso – General Classification – 2003
- Paris Roubaix – 3rd – 2011
Maarten’s favourite location to cycle;
Cape Town, once you go there you dont want to return home!
Maarten’s favourite race to attend with Team Visma | Lease a Bike;
Paris Roubaix because it brings back good memories of 2011 when I was on the podium at that race.
Eddy Bouwmans
About Eddy
Eddy is a hospitality host for Team Visma | Lease a Bike and has been since 2016. His professional career spanned 8 years from 1990 – 1997 riding for the following teams; Panasonic, Histor Novemail, Novell Software and Foreldorado-Golff.
His top professional results are;
- Classics des Alps – 1993
- Tour de France – Young Rider Classification (White Jersey) – 1992
- Tour de Suisse – Young Rider Classification (White Jersey) – 1990
- Criterium du Dauphine – Stage win – 1993
- Criterium international – Stage win – 1994
- ZLM Tour – GC Win – 1997
Eddy’s favourite locations to cycle;
It was too touch to pick just one place so its one of these three; Italy, France or the Belgium Ardennes.
Eddy’s favourite races to attend with Team Visma | Lease a Bike;
Any Italian race and the Tour de France
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