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Paris Roubaix Challenge 2025
Saturday 12 April 2025
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2025 Paris Roubaix Challenge with Sportive Breaks
Sportive Breaks is an official Diamond Tour Operator of the 2025 Paris Roubaix Challenge. We offer guaranteed entry included with our hotel and support packages. Choose from 3 available distances. Our hotels are all located close to the famous velodrome. Our packages also include transport to the long-distance challenge and the services of our local team of bike guides and bike mechanics. On Sunday you have access to the inside track area of the Roubaix velodrome to see the finish from up close. Also available are bike rental and airport transfers from Brussels airport.
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).
Guaranteed Entry without hotel
We offer guaranteed entry for the 2025 Paris Roubaix Challenge without the need to purchase a hotel package.
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 3 hotels: 2, 3 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.
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
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. Entry Only also available
Transfer
Airport transfers at set times at £60 one way/£120 return
Itinerary
Day To Day
Arrive in Roubaix today by your own means or for simplicity why not take our Sportive Breaks transfer departing Brussels International Airport (BRU) at 11.00. This is available for £60 single or £120 return.
If your flight falls outside of our pre arranged group transfer time please contact us about private transfer options from BRU airport. We can happily assist with a quote for you. Click here for full transfer details – Link.
Today our staff will visit the Paris-Roubaix Expo to collect your race packs for you. These will then delivered to your hotel and should be available from early afternoon.
For those of you who have also ordered rental bikes through us, these will also be available for collection throughout the day at our hotel. Don’t forget your peddles!
Our bike mechanic is also available on arrival to assist you and ensure your bike is ready for the challenge ahead. At 14:00 we will head out on a warm up ride to allow you to spin your legs, check your bike over, experience the cobbles and hone your technique before the big day. We would estimate this ride to be approximatly 30km.
Todays the Day!
Long route: Our transfer leaves our hotel in Roubaix at 05:00 sharp. Please ensure you are at the coach early to allow time for us to load bikes and still get away on time. the Transfer to the start in Busigny takes approximately 1hr30. It’s then time to embark on the ride back through the famous cobbled sectors and culminating in the Roubaix velodrome. The start is a rolling start between 07:00 and 07:45.
For those tackling the Medium and short route: Starts vary between 07:00 & 09:00 for the Legend ride (145km) and 09:00 & 11:00 for the Discovery (70km) ride. The starting line is located just a short 3km ride from our hotels.
Today there are two options available to catch the pro race:
- Option One – Watch from the cobbles. A sportive breaks Cycle guide will lead you on a guided ride to Carrefour de l’Arbre to watch the pros pass. This is a full-day cycling trip to spot the pros tackle the cobbles without watching the finish in the velodrome
- Watch from the Roubaix Velodrome: Enjoy a leisurely morning in town and watch the early sectors from one of the Roubaix’s many Cafes or bars, before travelling to the velodrome to watch the end of the race from the track centre of the Roubaix Velodrome.
Please make your own travel arrangements for departure or make use of our optional airport transfer to Brussels Airport (additional cost).
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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 £544 per person based on single occupancy of a room
Included with your weekend
- 2025 Paris Roubaix Challenge entry with choice of distance
- Transport to the start of the long distance sportive
- 3 nights at Hotel Mercure, or a choice of two “B&B” branded Hotels in Roubaix Centre
- Breakfast included at each hotel
- Evening meals (B&B Roubaix Centre Grand-Place only)
- Guided warm up ride on Friday afternoon
- Free car parking near the hotel
- Detailed itinerary
Also available
- Bike rental – Scott Addict for £265 – More info here
- Airport transfers from Brussels airport at £120pp return
Guaranteed Entry without hotel
We offer guaranteed entry for the 2025 Paris Roubaix Challenge without the need to purchase a hotel package. There is the choice of 3 distances.
- 70km with 8 cobbled sectors with start and finish at the Roubaix Velodrome – £65 per entry
- 145km with 19 cobbled sectors with start and finish at the Roubaix Velodrome. Includes the Trouee d’Arenberg – £100 per entry
- 170km with 30 cobbled sectors with start in Busigny (100km from Roubaix) and finish at the Roubaix Velodrome. All the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix – £100 per entry
Also available
- Transport from one of our hotels in Roubaix to Busigny (NOT from the Velodrome) – Please note that you must come to hotel Ibis Roubaix Centre. Our coach is equipped with a special bike trailer. We take good care of bikes. This transfer takes 90 minutes – available at £50 per person
- Access to the inside grass area of the Roubaix Velodrome on Sunday during the finish of Paris-Roubaix – available at £20 per person
2025 Paris Roubaix Challenge
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.
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.
About the Event Paris Roubaix
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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| Your Experience | Price from | Date | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Roubaix Challenge and Pro Race 2025 | From £399.00 | Date 12/04/25 | Book now | |
| Paris Roubaix 2025 - 70km Entry Only | From £65.00 | Date 12/04/25 | Book now | |
| Paris Roubaix 2025 - 145km Entry Only | From £100.00 | Date 12/04/25 | Book now | |
| Paris Roubaix 2025 - 170km Entry Only | From £100.00 | Date 12/04/25 | Book now |
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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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