Paris Roubaix
pie is a cycling events company delivering amazing bespoke bike rides throughout the UK and Europe. We create, develop, manage, operate and deliver fully supported guided group cycling trips for companies, charities and groups of individuals. All to your specific brief.
Follow the route from the 2012 edition of the race, split over two days, incorporating 27 cobbled riding sections, and of course, finishing at the velodrome in Roubaix
258 km
52km on cobbles
2 days of guided cycling
Bike transfer from London to Compiègne
Return bike transfer from Roubaix to London
Guided ride
Full support crew
Itinerary
Pre-event
We take an afternoon / evening Eurostar from London, arriving into Paris Gare du Nord in time for our short (less than 1 hour) journey to Compiegne. On arrival we will check in to our hotel, with food, briefing, welcomes and introductions provided in a local restaurant.
Day 1 – Compiègne to Valenciennes 150km approx.
We start the ride from the Place du Général de Gaulle, in front of the beautiful Chateau de Compiègne, a royal residence built for Louis XV and restored by Napoleon. The route sees us travel north, crossing the river Somme, and passing through numerous villages of northern France.
There are 10 cobbled sections today, totalling 21km! After 150km we arrive into Valenciennes. Dinner will be provided in a local restaurant and a comfy bed will be a welcome sight after a bumpy day in the saddle.
Day 2 – Valenciennes to Roubaix 108km approx.
A slightly shorter day today, however there are 17 cobbled sections to contend with! After a fuelling breakfast, we start the day by riding north-west, towards Lille and through the Scarpe-Escaut Regional Park. As we leave the park, we turn north towards our final destination of Roubaix.
Finally, after 258km with 52km of cobbles, we finish outside the famous Roubaix velodrome!
Overnight accommodation is provided in a local hotel with a celebration meal in a local restaurant.
Post Event – travel day
Breakfast is at your leisure, before making your way back to London via Lille. Depending on train times, you may have time to explore Lille before your journey back.