The first-ever Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2021 - Preview

Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2021
Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2021 (Image credit: Paris-Roubaix Femmes / ASO)

The cycling world has patiently awaited one of the most historical moments in cycling's history, and the day has finally arrived, with the first-ever women's Paris-Roubaix to be held on October 2 in France.

The Hell of the North has been the most celebrated Monument on the men's racing calendar for 117 editions, with the inaugural race held in 1896. The UCI along with organisers ASO made the decision to add an inaugural women's event to the late-season revised calendar in COVID-hit 2020. It was a historical moment for women's cycling, as one of the world's most iconic Spring Classics had opened its doors to the women's peloton.

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Kirsten Frattini
Deputy Editor

Kirsten Frattini is the Deputy Editor of Cyclingnews, overseeing the global racing content plan.

Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.

She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.

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