Paris-Roubaix 2024
Latest News from the Race
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New images of Paris-Roubaix Van der Poel cap-throwing incident raise fresh questions
Spectator denied cap thrown on purpose at World Champion as headed for victory -
Bianchi refutes Florian Sénéchal's criticism amid Paris-Roubaix bike failure
'Instructions provided by Bianchi for assembling the handlebars of bikes were disregarded' says the brand in a statement -
'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix
Three punctures, dodging partying fans, and thoughts of dad during a 150km solo ride to a finish outside the time cut
Category | UCI WorldTour |
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Date | April 7, 2024 |
Start | Compiègne |
Finish | Roubaix velodrome |
Distance | 259.9km |
Previous winner | Mathieu van der Poel |
Previous edition | 2023 Paris-Roubaix |
Paris-Roubaix: Mathieu van der Poel secures second consecutive victory with 60km solo attack
As it happened: Van der Poel dominates fastest-ever Paris-Roubaix
Mathieu van der Poel dominated the 2024 Paris-Roubaix with a 60km solo attack to win the fastest-ever edition of the Hell of the North.
Van der Poel rounded the Roubaix velodrome in front of massive crowds, taking his time to enjoy his second consecutive victory of the famed cobbled Classic.
It was another 1-2 for Alpecin-Deceuninck as Jasper Philipsen won the chase-group sprint and took second place, ahead of Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) in third and Nils Politt (UAE Team Emirates) in fourth.
Paris-Roubaix history
Often described as the Queen of the Classics or the Hell of the North, Paris-Roubaix is the third Monument of the cycling season and arguably the most recognisable event in the sport after the Tour de France. The race dates back to 1896 and has taken place 120 times since then.
Compiègne – around 80km outside of Paris – has hosted the race start since 1977, while Paris played host from the very start up to 1967.
Belgians have dominated the cobbled Classic, with 57 winners over the years.
Two Belgians share the accolade of taking the most wins at the race, with Roger De Vlaeminck winning four times in the 1970s and Tom Boonen completing his quadruple between 2005 and 2012.
As you'd expect, the honour roll is replete with huge names from cycling history, from Eddy Merckx and Sean Kelly to Johan Museeuw and Fausto Coppi. Of the current peloton, no rider has won the race more than once.
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Paris-Roubaix route
On Sunday, April 7, 2023, riders will take on the Hell of the North – Paris-Roubaix on a route that is 259.9 kilometres long with 29 sections of cobblestone roads totalling 55.7 kilometres of suffering.
There have only been a few changes to the Paris-Roubaix route for 2024, which you can check out at our comprehensive guide.
Paris-Roubaix start list
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Paris-Roubaix 20247 April 2024 | Roubaix | WorldTour
Latest Content on the Race
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By Laura Weislo published
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By Jackie Tyson published
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Paris-Roubaix crashes spark debate about tubeless tyre safety on the cobbles
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'If you puncture, you lose all pressure instantly,' said Luke Rowe insisting on insert use to reduce risks
Ben Healy goes from Paris-Roubaix reserve to Brabantse Pijl runner-up
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
news Irishman part of EF Education's roadside support three days before impressing in hilly semi-Classic
Top News on the Race
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Police to investigate spectator who threw cap at Van der Poel during Paris-Roubaix
Complaint to be lodged by French riders' union on behalf of CPA -
US teenager AJ August misses time cut, confirms Paris-Roubaix as beauty and beast
'Can’t get much harder than Roubaix' says first-year WorldTour rider -
Paris-Roubaix jury report: Visma-Lease a Bike's top finisher Tim van Dijke relegated
Intermarché-Wanty docked for drafting while Viviani, Rutsch injured
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Florian Sénéchal blames sponsor Bianchi after four bike swaps at Paris-Roubaix
'We have a technical problem with our bike' says Frenchman -
'My head got big, I made a mistake' - Pithie regrets Paris-Roubaix crash
'I can only say, Wow! to Mathieu, he was on another level again' says Groupam-FDJ teammate Stefan Küng -
‘Paris-Roubaix is flowing through my veins' – John Degenkolb revels in mixed day on the cobbles
German enjoys emotional family reunion after 11th place following Arenberg puncture
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'I didn't expect to be alone' – Mathieu van der Poel just too strong in 'unplanned' Paris-Roubaix attack
Dutchman's 60km solo move was borne out of wanting to make it a hard final among the lead group -
'Mathieu was in a different league today' – Mads Pedersen satisfied with third at Paris-Roubaix
'I have zero excuses. I was beaten by better boys,' former World Champion says after career-best result -
Josh Tarling disqualified from Paris-Roubaix for a sticky bottle tow
Updated - 'It’s a decision that was made out on the road and it’s done' says DS Stannard
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