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Paris Roubaix Challenge 2025
Saturday 12 April 2025
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2025 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
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).
2025 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 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.
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 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 watch the early sectores 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).
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 £469 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds)
- From £614 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, 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 – Scott Addict for £265 – More info here
- Airport transfers from Brussels airport at £120pp return
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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Sportive Breaks are part of the Destination Sport Experiences Group. When clicking on the booking link below, you will be taken to the Destination Sport Experiences booking engine. If you have any questions, please do contact our team hello@sportivebreaks.com
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Paris Roubaix Challenge and Pro Race 2025 | From £469.00 | Date 12/04/25 | Book now |
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This convenient hotel is a great base for your Roubaix experience. B&B HOTEL Lille Roubaix Campus Gare is well connected by two train stations. If you are arriving by car, parking is not available at the hotel, though there are secure options close by for a fee.
The comfortable rooms offer basic amenities including a TV with a sports entertainment package, air-conditioning, supportive mattresses, high-speed Wi-Fi and a private bathroom.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the-all-you-can-eat buffet, starting early so you can kick start your day with a bountiful and healthy selection of locally sourced foods. Dine-in or takeaway, there are hot and cold options on offer, in addition to a guest favourite “tartine” bar offering a delicious selection of fresh breads and spreads. Wash it down with a choice of fruit juices and hot drinks. You will also find a vending machine in the hotel for all your snacking needs throughout your stay and food delivery services are available.
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Maximise your experience at Ibis Lille Roubaix! Located in the centre of town you’ll find a good array of shops on your doorstep, the Euroteleport Metro Station, and it’s only 14km to the nearest airport at Lille.
Guests rave about the location, as well as the continental buffet-style breakfast with fresh fruit, and gluten free options. If you can’t wait until dinner, a light snack is available from 16:00 daily, along with 24-hour snack options too. The hotel’s Flam’s Roubaix restaurant offers lunch and dinner 7 days per week.
All rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned for your comfort. There’s a bath and shower, and all rooms come with a flatscreen TV and free WiFi.
Reception is 24-hour, and private parking is available.
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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 within 500 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.
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