Paris-Roubaix
- Guaranteed race number: 70, 145 and 170 km routes
- Finish in the Roubaix velodrome
- On Sunday, the professional race live
What to expect
On the stones of the Hell of the North. Paris-Roubaix is the race of the cobbles, the one every cyclist wants to try sooner or later. With Bike Division you ride the Paris-Roubaix Challenge, the sportive, and the next day you go and watch the pros.
Three routes, all finishing in the velodrome. The longest runs 170 km from Busigny to Roubaix: shorter than the pros' route, but with the same sectors and the same kilometres of cobbles. There is also a 145 km route and a 70 km route. On three sectors, Quiévy à Saint-Python, Trouée d'Arenberg and Carrefour de l'Arbre, your passage is timed.
From the recce to the pro race. On Friday you ride a short recce of some sections of the course, with a guide and the support van. On Saturday, during the Challenge, you will find the Bike Division mechanical support point in the Arenberg Forest. On Sunday you go with the staff to watch the pros, at Arenberg or at the finish in the velodrome.
For riders who want to test themselves on the cobbles. Choose the distance that suits your level: your race number is guaranteed, even though entry to the event is capped and places are limited. If someone travelling with you does not ride, they can come along as a companion. The Bike Division staff and mechanic are with you for the whole stay, based at a 4-star hotel in Lille.
Moments from the holiday
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Your days on the bike
Your days on the bike
Day 1Arrival and recceFriday 9 April
Arrival at the hotel and check-in, with the mechanic on hand to set up your bike. Short bike recce of some sections of the course, with a Bike Division guide and the support van.
In the evening, welcome briefing with the Bike Division staff and race pack handout. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Day 2Paris-Roubaix ChallengeSaturday 10 April
Breakfast at the hotel and a final bike check with the mechanic. Then off to the Challenge, with different shuttles and start times depending on the route. Long route: meet at the velodrome at 4 am for the shuttle, start from Busigny between 7 and 9. Medium route: start from the velodrome between 7 and 10. Short route: start from the velodrome between 7 and 12.
In the Arenberg Forest you will find the Bike Division mechanical support point. After the event, return to the hotel, dinner at leisure.
Day 3The professional raceSunday 11 April
Breakfast at the hotel, then with the staff you go to watch the professional race: you can follow the passages in the Arenberg Forest, the finish in the velodrome, or both.
Day 4DepartureMonday 12 April
Check-out and journey home.
The Brussels airports are quite far from Lille, so hiring a car is often the easiest option.
Where you stay
- Breakfast included
- About 10 km from start and finish
A 4-star hotel in Lille, about 10 km from the start and finish of the event. It is the base for the whole stay, with breakfast included; lunches and dinners are at your leisure.
What's included
- 3 nights at the Novotel Lille 4★, with breakfast
- Guaranteed entry to the Paris-Roubaix Challenge, with transfer to the start of the long route
- Bike Division support and mechanic for the whole stay
- Short bike recce of the sportive course
- Bike Division mechanical support point during Saturday's sportive
- Bike Division vehicles to watch the professional race in the Arenberg Forest and/or at the finish in the Roubaix velodrome
- Bike Division gilet made by Alé
- Medical and baggage insurance
- Carbon bike hire, subject to availability
- Hard bike case hire to fly with your own bike, shipping not included
- Bike Division cycling shorts
- Single room
- Flight and airport transfers: if you ask in advance we can book them for you, and the transfer cost is confirmed once the group is complete
- Lunches and dinners
- Tourist tax, payable locally
- Anything not listed as included
Riders who have travelled with us
Erano anni che volevo partecipare alla mitica Parigi-Roubaix e tramite consigli di amici mi sono affidato a Bike Division per realizzare il mio sogno. Posso dire che ho trovato uno staff professionale e competente. Niente da dire, un team perfetto.
Buonasera Bike Division, voglio ringraziare tutto il Team x la professionalità, l’impegno e la dedizione che avete messo x farmi vivere al meglio un’esperienza unica con emozioni indimenticabili. Ringrazio Silvia e Michela x la celerità nel rispondere e nel risolvere molte mie richieste anche quelle legate a problemi personali. Grazie allo stuff sul campo, Andrea,Candido, Diego che oltre a far si che si svolgesse tutto al meglio, mi ha fatto sentire un amico tra tanti ciclisti. Appena sono dis
How to book your place
If you need to cancel
If you need to cancel, the penalties depend on how long before departure you cancel and are set out in the travel contract. We recommend cancellation insurance, which you can add when you confirm.
Get all the details
We'll send you the holiday brochure with the package, programme and prices by email and WhatsApp.
Before you go
How do I book a trip?
Fill in the quote request on the trip page, or message or call us: within 24 working hours we send you the full proposal. To confirm your place you pay a deposit, usually 30% of the price, together with the full cost of flights and cancellation insurance, if you chose them. The balance is due by the date in your travel contract, normally one month before departure.
What does the price include? Is the flight included?
The price covers everything you find in the trip programme. Every holiday always includes:
- accommodation
- Bike Division Tour Leader and guides
- daily bike tours with support van and refreshments (snacks, drinks and fruit)
- mechanic and Italian staff always with you
- daily laundry for your cycling kit
- personalised Bike Division jersey
- basic medical and baggage insurance
Meal plan, airport transfer and a Tour Leader for non-riders vary from trip to trip. The flight is usually not included, so you can leave from wherever and whenever you like: book it yourself or let us do it.
How fit do I need to be?
Each trip shows the distance and climbing of the routes, so you can see straight away if it suits you. On some trips you can choose between two groups every morning, and you can almost always ride an e-bike too. If in doubt, tell us how you ride: we will advise you.
I'm travelling alone: will I find company?
Yes, and sooner than you think: we ride as a group and spend the days together. If you want a room to yourself you can ask for a single, with a supplement; otherwise we find you a roommate. Many friendships among our riders started this way.
Can I bring someone who doesn't ride?
Of course. On many trips non-riders have their own programme, with a dedicated Tour Leader: the trip page tells you if it is available.
Can I bring my own bike? Which bikes can I hire?
As you prefer: bring your own or hire one. If you fly with your bike you need a bike case: if you don't have one, we ship one of our hard cases to your home. If you hire, your bike is ready at the hotel: good-quality bikes suited to the trip. The model depends on availability and on your measurements, which is why we always ask for your height and measurements: so we can prepare the right bike for you.
Can I join with an e-bike?
Yes, on most trips: the trip page says so. If you fly in, the e-bike has to be hired locally, because airlines do not allow them on board.
What happens if I have to cancel?
Cancellation terms vary from trip to trip and the exact dates are in your contract: if you cancel by those dates you get a partial refund; after that the price is no longer refundable. Flights, insurance policies and bike hire are never refundable.
To travel with peace of mind we recommend cancellation insurance. It is optional and you request it when you confirm the trip. If a certified unforeseen event stops you from leaving, the policy refunds the price in your travel contract, minus the cost of the policy and the excess. Cases, limits and exclusions are those in the policy document, which we can send you whenever you like.
