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You can ride most of the Paris-Roubaix route including all of the cobbles at the Paris Roubaix Challenge on Saturday 8 April 2024. The Hell of the North will take place on the same roads the day after on Sunday 9 April 2024. Sports Tours International offers a variety of hotels for 3 nights in Roubaix. Guaranteed entry is also available as well as bike rental, airport transfers and hospitality.
Ride the Roubaix Challenge on Saturday before watching the pros on the Sunday. The event will cover a good proportion of the pro race route and many sections of the famous cobbles before finishing at the Roubaix Velodrome. The ultimate challenge is to ride the 172km from Busigny to Roubaix. The routes of 145km and 70km will also leave you plenty of opportunity to get to know the tough cobblestone sections of the legendary Paris-Roubaix race. £TBC for the 70 km – Starts and finishes at Roubaix Velodrome, £TBC for the 145 km – Starts and finishes at Roubaix Velodrome, £TBC for the 172 km – Price includes transport to the start. Starts in Busigny and finishes in Roubaix
While you are there to ride the Paris-Roubaix Challenge why not stay for the Paris-Roubaix professional race as well? For those who would like to view the pro race but who do not want to ride the Roubaix challenge we also offer various hospitality options for the Pro race!
Situated in the very heart of Roubaix, a 15 minute drive from Lille itself, the Mercure Lille Roubaix Grand Hôtel is an Art Deco style building with archetypal mouldings, columns and glass work. This stylish and charming hotel is just 500m from the TGV station and just a few metres from the Metro station. All of the rooms have a contemporary feel, exuding well-being and tranquillity. After a long day, come and relax in the sauna.
Bike storage Check-in from 12h00 Check out up to 12h00 Online check-in WIFI/Internet Access Public indoor parking Accessibility for people with reduced mobility Babysitting on request Reception open 24 hours a day EARLY CHECK IN FROM 9AM Dry cleaning / Ironing Fitness centre Hammam Babysitting on request Breakfast 1 restaurant(s) 1 bar(s)
Your stay here will be for 2 or 3 nights with breakfasts included. Your bike can be kept in your room. Rooms with a double bed for a couple or for a single occupant are available at this hotel. The Ibis Roubaix is located in the town centre opposite the McArthur Glen factory outlet, close to the La Piscine museum and the Roubaix STAB velodrome. Lille town centre, Lille Grand Palais and Lille's train stations are just 20 minutes away by car or metro. The hotel offers 94 air-conditioned rooms with free WIFI, a restaurant, bar, 24-hour snack service and a paying private car park.
Inviting, modern and cosy, with a comfortable bed and a functional bathroom, the Ibis room has got everything you need for a pleasant stay.
43" TV screen in all rooms with RMC Sport Enclosed parking garage Restaurant Wheelchair accessible hotel Air conditioning Wi-Fi Breakfast Bar
* Please note that the price is based on 2 people sharing a room with double bed or 2 single beds. Single supplement fee for a single occupancy of a room.
Roubaix hotel options for Brussels airport arrival and self-arrival to hotel: You can book 3 nights at our hotel the Ibis Roubaix Centre. We will also be running arrival transfers from Brussels airport today. They will depart at 11.30, and 16.00 (ONLY) from Brussels International (BRU) airport to the hotel in Roubaix.
Lille Eurostar: If travelling in from the UK, be aware there is an excellent Eurostar connection into Lille, from which Roubaix is only a short journey.
The shorter distances start and finish in Roubaix at the Roubaix Velodrome. The longer distance starts in Busigny but also finishes in Roubaix at the velodrome. Busigny is about an hour from Roubaix and we provide transport there in the morning.
Breakfast will be prepared early, in fitting with event times, after which our coach (and bike trailer) will transport you and your bike to the start of the 2024 Paris Roubaix Challenge. The start of the event will be held in Busigny for this year’s 172 km (long) distance. Start time range from 07:00 until 09:00, however we aim to be there early, giving you enough time to prepare. Busigny is approximately a 90 min drive from Roubaix, then, once we arrive, you can set off as soon as you are ready. We will collect you, for transport to the race, direct from the hotel Ibis Lille so you do not need to head to the velodrome. We will use a bike trailer to safely carry your bike.
The 70 km and 145 km distance options both start at the Velodrome in Roubaix so you can simply ride, from your hotel to the start, and back once you have finished. The shorter distance events have starts between 07:00 and 12:00 and 07:00 and 10:00 respectively.
Start and finish locations per distance:
Be at the heart of action at the Paris Roubaix including the electric finish at the Roubaix Velodrome with us on our viewing day 9th April 2024. This is the perfect viewing day for one of cycling’s iconic cycling races. From the Start in Compiegne right through to the Finish in the famous Roubaix velodrome, you won’t miss a moment of the incredible drama at this cycling monument. Below you can see further detail of our various options for the day; standard ‘Start to Finish’ day, VIP ‘start to finish’ experience, and Roubaix Classics Club.
Itinerary is provisional and unforeseen, and sometimes sudden, circumstances can cause changes to plans
Opening Times 14:30 – 18:00
Opening times: 08:30 – 11:15
Opening times: 14:30 – 18:00
Experience the Paris – Roubaix including the electric finish in the Roubaix Velodrome, in comfort and style, at the hospitality area. This is a unique way to watch one of cycling’s most iconic races. From the Start to Finish, you will be able to enjoy all the excitement and drama of this cycling monument in an unparalleled environment.
Start of the day – 07:00
End of Experience – 18:00
*Please note that all of the VIP experiences (the itinerary and time) are subject to change by the race organisers.
Departure transfers from Roubaix to Brussels International Airport will run at 05:00 and 12:00 today. If you wish to use a transfer, please be sure to book flights departing after 09:00.
Price from £TBC per person for 3 nights
£TBC for the 70km
£TBC for the 145km
£TBC for the 17km
We will be offering airport transfers to Roubaix at 10.00 and 15.00 today, from Brussels International Airport (BRU)
If you intend to self drive to Roubaix, please let us know your plans in advance. Bike hire is available for those who do not wish to travel with their bikes.
You can travel UK to Lille via Eurostar. Roubaix is only a short journey away from Lille.
Roubaix is a legendary cycling race and part of the UCI world tour. During this weekend trip, you can ride the Roubaix Challenge on Saturday before watching the pros on the Sunday. The event will cover a good proportion of the 2024 Paris Roubaix pro race route and cover many sections of the famous cobbles before finishing at the Roubaix Velodrome. The ultimate challenge is to ride the 172km from Busigny to Roubaix, on the same course as the pros will the day after. However, the routes of 145km and 70km will also leave you plenty of opportunity to get to know the tough cobblestone sections of the legendary Paris-Roubaix race.
If airport transfers are included in your package, we will transfer you and your Luggage to the hotel. If you are on a cycling holiday, we will also transfer your bike.
Children are welcome on our trips with the exception of some Hospitality packages.
Any dietary requirements e.g., Vegetarian or Vegan etc needs to be advised to us at booking stage. We will then request the meals with the relevant hotel.
Stays can be extended beyond our standard packages subject to availability at the relevant hotel.
Packages can be paid for online or over the phone by Credit/debit card or Amex, payments can also be made by Bank transfer.
Travel insurance is always advised and is best taken out at the time of making a booking.
Cancelation charges are applicable in the event you cannot travel. Please refer to the booking conditions page.
Subject to amendment fees and hotel availability dates can be changed after initial booking.
Dependent on the trip booked we will have representatives on the package this will be outlined in the individual tour. If we have no representation a 24-hour telephone number will be provided.
Yes, we cater for solo travellers, we can offer single rooms or twin share rooms
On many of our travel packages we offer our free ‘Twin to Share’ service where you pay to share a room rather than the supplement for a single room. We encourage single travellers to join our tours and rooms for single occupancy are available on all our tours, but we also offer the opportunity to book our ‘Twin to Share’ service. This option which means that we pair you up with another athlete of the same sex so you can enjoy the event without having to pay the single occupancy supplement.
All our entries are Guaranteed there is no ballot, lottery or fundraising required once your entry is paid it is guaranteed.
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