Cycling: Paris–Roubaix

Another "Classic" comes to us this Sunday. The 120th edition of Paris-Roubaix is the third monument of the season. It is one of the oldest races in cycling, is well known for its cobblestone sections and takes place in France. Usually, the weather is inclement. The race goes from Compiegne to Paris to Roubaix and spans 256.6 kilometers (159.4…

After two races in a row won by lone riders, it is almost time to see what will happen in the third edition of Paris-Roubaix Femmes. It has been a spring dominated by SD Worx, who have won every single cobbled Classic, but Roubaix has been a race won only by Trek-Segafredo to date. Unlike the men's race, Paris-Roubaix Femmes starts in Denain,…

He was respected, but not feared by the peloton. Johan Vansummeren had spent his career playing the role of super-domestique, collecting bottles, acting as the windbreaker and playing the role of the dog who chases the hare. He had only won two races as a professional, a stage and an overall at the Tour of Poland. His love was Paris-Roubaix, and he…

Dylan Van Baarle of the Netherlands can conquer the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix Free cycling betting tips, best bets and analysis for Sunday's Paris-Roubaix. Eurosport 1, 9.45am Sunday Dylan van Baarle 1pt each-way 25-1 BoyleSports After being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, and a further postponement from its usual April slot this year,…

There has been much anticipation and excitement regarding the addition of a women's Paris-Roubaix to the calendar and while the prospect of being the first winner of this momentous event is a huge prize to fight for, the payout the victor will receive isn't. The size of the prize purse for the first woman across the finish line at the Roubaix…

A decade or so ago the Specialized Roubaix was seen as something of the early retiree's option, with its squishy'Zerts' inserts in the forks and seatstays aiming to provide a certain level of cush and comfort. While it may well have had racing success at the highest level, including at the race after which it was named, it never was really seen as…

Paris-Roubaix is set to get underway this weekend, with some of men's cycling's biggest names and most capable cobbled riders set to battle it out for the longstanding Monument Taking place on Sunday April 17, 'The Hell of the North' will cover 257.2km between Compiègne, northeast of Paris, and Roubaix, near the France-Belgium border. Famous for…

Fernando Gaviria (UAE Team Emirates) failed to take the start at today's Paris-Roubaix after being taken ill overnight, his team announced this morning. The Colombian sprinter fell ill overnight and woke with a fever, meaning he was unable to roll out from Compiègne and attempt to win his first ever Monument. Admittedly an outside bet to finish…