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“The queen of classics” is a formidable and exciting race. It is considered by many to be the best one day classic cycling race to watch. Sports Tours International is an official tour operator for the ‘Hell of the North’. We offer official VIP access and hospitality for the 2024 Paris-Roubaix. Choose from VIP access to the start in Compiegne, in the Roubaix Velodrome or book one of our full day start to finish experiences.
“The Hell of the North” with all its cobbled sections is one of the most iconic bike races on the cycling calendar. The race starts in Compiegne and after a fairly uneventful first section, the ‘secteurs paves’ come hard and fast. To follow this iconic bike race in comfort, we now offer exclusive VIP access and hospitality options.
Enjoy the 2024 Paris-Roubaix from start to finish including its finale at the Roubaix Velodrome with us on Sunday 9 April, 2024. This is a great day of watching one of cycling’s iconic cycling races. From the Start in Compiegne to the Finish at the Roubaix velodrome, you will be at the heart of the drama and enjoy this «cycling monument».
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. £289 is per person.
The Start in Compiegne
Our comfortable coach will collect you from Roubaix and we will take you to Compiegne to watch the start. You will have time to look around the team bus parking area and see the riders get ready. We will collect you from either hotel Mercure Roubaix Centre or from hotel Ibis Roubaix Centre.
Race viewing and stop at Inchy
After the start, we make our way to the cobbled section at Inchy and watch the race. We’ll also have a sandwich lunch here. When the riders are nearly there, we’ll walk across to watch them come past and then we’ll get back on the coach to get to the Roubaix Velodrome.
Roubaix Velodrome
We will arrive a while before the riders and we will park near the velodrome. We will walk into the velodrome where we’ll watch the finish from the general stands that are open to the public. After the finish we’ll take you back to hotel Mercure and Ibis.
Included
The Roubaix Classics Club is the grandstand inside the Roubaix Velodrome right next to the finish line. As well as a seat you will also have access to the café with drinks and snacks throughout the afternoon. You can park in the VIP parking with your accreditation. Access to the Roubaix Classics Club includes:
The area is located on the left on the below image.
Start your day in comfort with a leisurely breakfast at the start in Compiegne. You will have access to the VIP area next to the start. You will see the riders arrive and you can have a walk past the team buses and warm up paddocks to see the riders warming up. Watch the riders sign on for the race and watch them start their day.
Inside the Velodrome the VIP area includes an elevated viewing platform and it is located next to the rider’s access as they enter the velodrome. After the finish you have access to the inside area to view the winner’s ceremony.
Below images show the elevated viewing platforms of the VIP area below plus the access to the middle of the Velodrome area after the race.
A great day to enjoy the ‘Hell of the North’ in comfort whilst still getting close access. Hospitality and transport are included today. Our host will make this a day to remember.
At the start in Compiègne you will have breakfast at the VIP lounge followed with exclusive access to the pro cyclist signing-in area, the teams warm-up paddock areas and the fictive start of the race. Once the riders are on their way, we have a vehicle accreditation which allows us to drive on the (off race) roads to ease your various stops on the race.
We will park near the Roubaix Velodrome and you will have access to the VIP area inside the Velodrome. You can enjoy the open bar (beer and soft drinks) and buffet served all afternoon. Follow the race on TV screens inside the hospitality area and have a celebratory cocktail with champagne at the finish of the winner of Paris- Roubaix. After the finish walk across into the inside of the Velodrome to watch the the winner’s ceremony.
After the race we’ll take you back to hotel Mercure and Ibis in Roubaix.
There are various ways to get to Roubaix today. Fly in and out of Brussels International Airport or Charleroi/Brussels South or you can take the Eurostar and arrive at Lille Eurostar station or you can arrive by car. Our hotel is the Ibis Lille Roubaix near to the finish of the 2024 Paris-Roubaix at the Roubaix Velodrome at just 3.6km from the hotel.
You have 5 options to enjoy the race today:
For options 2 and 3 we will transport you from Roubaix to Compiegne for a full day at the races from start to finish.
If you are a cyclist and you would like to ride and watch the 2024 Paris – Roubaix Challenge before watching the professionals tackle the same course the day after then our 3 night Paris – Roubaix Challenge and Pro race ride and watch weekend is for you. More information
After breakfast, please check out of the hotel.
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Fly into Brussels International Airport (BRU) from where you can get further transport into Roubaix.
It is possible to self drive, via the channel tunnel, into Belgium and onto Roubaix.
Take the Eurostar direct from the UK to Lille, from there, it is only a short distance to Roubaix.
This year’s edition of Paris-Roubaix will take place on Sunday, April 9, 2024. Since 1896, Hell of the North, has been a must-see for cycling fans. Paris-Roubaix is over 250km in distance and the race includes 30 cobbled sectors. This makes it the toughest and most demanding race in the world. Only for “The Flandriens”, Paris-Roubaix is always the scene of an exciting, unpredictable race dedicated to a great cycling champion.
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