Paris – Roubaix Challenge

Challenge Sat 9 | Pro Race Sun 10 Apr, 2022

2022 Paris Roubaix Challenge

Challenge Sat 9 | Pro Race Sun 10 Apr, 2022

Duration: 3 nights Distance: Various distances

The 2022 Paris-Roubaix Challenge takes place on Saturday 9 April 2022. You can ride most of the Paris – Roubaix route including all of the cobbles. The Hell of the North will take place on the same roads the day after on Sunday 10 April 2022. 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.

DETAILS
The 2022 Roubaix Challenge event will be held on Saturday 9 April, 2022, so the day before the ‘Hell of the North’; Paris Roubaix which takes places on Sunday 10 April, 2022. We offer a choice of 2 hotels in the centre of Roubaix with guaranteed entry as well as various other travel options to this enormously popular, legendary race.

The shorter Roubaix Challenge distances start and finish at the Roubaix Velodrome. The Stablinski Velodrome is within cycling distance from our hotels in Roubaix. The long distance Sportive starts in Busigny. This requires a transfer to the start which we also provide from our hotels with a special bike trailer for the safe transportation of your bike.

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The 2019 Paris-Roubaix

Philippe Gilbert (Deceuninck-Quick Step) delivered a masterclass on the way to Roubaix to claim his fifth success in a Monument. He was previously victorious in Lombardia (2009, 2010), Liège (2011) and Flanders (2017). The Belgian star is the first rider to dominate four different Monuments since Sean Kelly in the 1980s. The race was hard-fought from km 0 until the finish in the velodrome, where Philippe Gilbert outsprinted Nils Politt (Katusha Alpecin). Yves Lampaert (Deceuninck-Quick Step) came third, ahead of Sep Vanmarcke (EF Education First) and Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe). Sagan was lively as always and he featured in the long-range attack that eventually led to Gilbert’s triumph.

Commemorative cobblestone

Something cool to remember your trip is one of our souvenir cobbles. Add to your booking for £25. We’ll deliver it to the hotel for you.

Travel and event options

We offer various options of enjoying 2022 Paris Roubaix with the possibility to add various options to your package. These include the Roubaix Challenge entry, the transport to the start of the long distance event, Roubaix Pro race viewing options, bike rental, an exclusive cross the finish experience on Paris – Roubaix day and more.

Price from £319 per person for 3 nights

All hotels, durations and other options are available on the Hotels and Pricing tab

Included with all hotel packages
- A safe pair of hands – More information
- Entry pack and Roubaix merchandise delivered to our hotels
- 2 or 3 night’s hotel in Roubaix centre near the velodrome at Ibis or Mercure Roubaix
- 2 or 3 breakfasts at convenient times for the event(s)
- All hotel taxes
- The services of our Sports Tours International team
- Secure bike storage at the hotel
- A Sports Tours International cycling jersey made by Castelli – More information here
Also available
- Return airport transfers Brussels International Airport at set times indicated on the itinerary tab – £25 one way and £50 return
- Roubaix Challenge Cyclo-Sportive entry, all distances accommodated – see prices below
- Bike rental – From £160 for the weekend – Prices below
- Roubaix Pro Race day race viewing and hospitality options – More information here
- Sports travel insurance – please visit our insurance page
- Sports Travel Essentials. Please click here to view our page
Roubaix Challenge event entry
- £30 for the 70 km – Starts and finishes at Roubaix Velodrome
- £50 for the 145 km – Starts and finishes at Roubaix Velodrome
- £75 for the 172 km – Price includes transport to the start. Starts in Busigny and finishes in Roubaix
Bike rental options available from £160 for the weekend

Take the hassle away of travelling with a bike and rent one of our excellent bikes for the weekend. We have a selection of Giant bikes available. Your bike will be delivered to your hotel on arrival and it will be collected from you on departure. Our mechanic will assist you to ensure that the bike is fitted comfortably. All bikes come with 2 bottle cages, a bike pump, a saddle bag with tube, tyre levers, a tool and a lock. You can add bike rental as part of the booking. Extra days may be available on request. More details on the bikes available can be found below;
- Giant Contend SL Shimano 105 – £160 full details here
- Giant TCR Advanced Ultegra – £225 full details here
- Giant TCR Advanced Ultagra Di2 – £290 full details here
Airport transfers from Brussels Airport

We provide return airport transfers from Brussels Zaventem airport (not Charleroi) at a cost of £25 per person one way and £50 return. Arrival airport transfers to Roubaix are at 10.00 and 15.00 on Friday from BRU airport to and from Roubaix (Brussels International, not Charleroi). On departure we will provide airport transfers from Roubaix at 05:00 and 13:00 on Monday.

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2022 Paris – Roubaix Event Details

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 is being held on April the 9th in 2022 which is the day before the pros race over the cobbles. The event will cover a good proportion of the 2022 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.

2022 Roubaix Challenge Entry Prices without hotel packages

It is possible to book just your entry if you’ve already made your own travel arrangements. Please note that you’ll have to collect your entry from us at one of our hotels; the Mercure Roubaix or Ibis Roubaix.

172km – Starts from Busigny – £100
- 1hr transfer from Roubaix on Saturday morning
- Riders staying in Roubaix can ride from finish back to hotel
145km – Starts and finishes at Velodrome Roubaix – £70
- Riders staying in Roubaix can ride from hotel to the start and finish
70km – Starts from Roubaix – £60
- Riders staying in Roubaix can ride from hotel to the start and finish
Entries include:
- Timing chip
- Frame plate
- Timing and video-recording linked to your race number
- Track trace function so that the people at home do not miss your performance
- Plenty of provisions at every checkpoint, including sports drinks, fruit and snacks
- Technical service
- An itinerary
- Medical service, at every checkpoint and at the finish
2022 Paris – Roubaix Pro race

You are there to ride the Paris – Roubaix Challenge but 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 – More information here
TESTIMONIALS

"2018 Paris - Roubaix"

Just a quick email to say, a huge thank you, to Sports Tours International and in particular our Tour Guide Andy, who was so friendly, helpful and very professional, we had a fantastic weekend and enjoyed every minute of it, we are already planning to get some more trips booked with you.

Many many thanks for everything.

Matt and Alison - April 9, 2018

"2018 Paris - Roubaix"

Probably the best weekend in hell with the amazingly awesome @sportstoursint #parisroubaix

Chapman - April 8, 2018

"2018 Paris - Roubaix"

Sagan! One of the all time greats. Had a fantastic day following the race from start to finish thanks to Sports Tours International

Michael - April 9, 2018

"2018 Paris - Roubaix"

just wanted to drop a quick message to say thanks for a great weekend at Paris Roubaix. Your rep Andy was awesome and made our family feel at welcome from the minute we stepped onto the coach. A trip we’ll never forget ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Gareth - April 11, 2018

"Excellent and everything worked out perfectly"

During my Tour of the Paris Roubaix on the 11th – 14th of April the work from all the people such as Roy Pearson, Ed Nicoll, Dave and especially Andy and his wife Julie was sensational. Overall the event was excellent and everything worked out perfectly. I enjoyed the entire trip and would be happy to do more again with this company due to their excellent work and support for the customers. Andy and his wife Julie were on the coach during the trip and were able to have fun and create an engaging and informative atmosphere whilst travelling. It would be great if you could pass this message on to them and tell them to keep up the good work

Sandy O - April 18, 2014

"Paris Roubaix"

I thought it was a fantastic weekend and everything was spot on from a cyclist point of view. I didn’t have to do anything but turn up ride my bike on the first day and on the second day get a chance to watch the professionals race. In addition the hotel and food was just what was needed especially after the long days. I would also like to praise Andy and Julie who got us to the right places t the right time and made our tour so enjoyable - big thanks to them.

Peter - April 15, 2015
ITINERARY
How to get there

AIRPORT

We will be offering airport transfers to Roubaix at 10.00 and 15.00 today, from Brussels International Airport (BRU)

CAR

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.

TRAIN

You can travel UK to Lille via Eurostar. Roubaix is only a short journey away from Lille.

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Friday 8 April 2022 - Arrival Day

Saturday 9 April - 2022 Paris Roubaix Challenge
Long distance Paris – Roubaix Challenge

After an early breakfast, our coach with bike trailer will take you to the start of the 2022 Paris Roubaix Challenge which will be in Busigny for the 172km distance. You can start from 07:00 until 09:00 but we will aim to get you there early so you have enough time. Busigny is about 1h30mins from Roubaix and we will get there and you can set off once you are ready. This transfer is included with your entry. We will collect you directly from the hotel Mercure Roubaix and the hotel Ibis Roubaix so no need to go to the velodrome.

Shorter distances

The 145km and 70km distances will start from the Roubaix Velodrome so if you are staying at the Hotel Mercure and Ibis in Roubaix, you can simply ride to the start and back from the finish. These start between 0700 and 1000 and 0700 and 1200 respectively.

Start and finish locations per distance:

172km – Start in Busigny from 0700 – 0900 and finish at Velodrome Roubaix

70 and 145km – Start and finish at Velodrome in Roubaix
Sunday 10 April - 2022 Paris-Roubaix Pro Race
Paris – Roubaix race viewing options on Sunday 10 April, 2022

Enjoy the 2022 Paris – Roubaix including its finale at the Roubaix Velodrome with us on Sunday 10 April. 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. Below you will find our options for the day;

Souvenir cobble – £25

VIP start access in Compiegne – £250

VIP Start to Finish Experience – £550

Standard Start to Finish Experience – £85

Roubaix Classics Club – £200

VIP Roubaix Velodrome Finish Hospitality – £300

For options 2 and 3 we will transport you from Roubaix to Compiegne and back for a full day at the races from start to finish. Detailed information about all hospitality options can be found here – 2022 Paris – Roubaix Hospitality
Monday 11 April, 2022

Departure airport transfers from Roubaix to Brussels International Airport at 05:00 and 13:00 today. Please book a flight departing after 09:00 today. This option is available at an additional £25 per person for a one way transfer and £50 for a return transfer.
HOTELS & PRICING
Mercure Lille Roubaix Grand Hotel

Situated in the very heart of Roubaix, all of the rooms have a contemporary feel, exuding well-being and tranquillity. After a long day, come and relax in the sauna, then enjo...

Ibis Lille Roubaix centre

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 availa...

Hotel options and extras

To book, please click on the BOOK NOW button or contact us by email here or call us on +44(0)1617038161

Ibis Roubaix centre on Bed and Breakfast basis

3 nights – Friday, Saturday, Sunday night
£319 pp based on sharing a double (1 large bed) room
£180 supplement per person for the sole occupancy of a room

Extra nights are available. contact us by email here to book or call us on +44(0)1617038161

Mercure Roubaix centre on Bed and Breakfast basis

3 nights – Friday, Saturday, Sunday night
£429 per person based on sharing a twin room on a bed and breakfast basis
£240 supplement per person for the sole occupancy of a room

Extra nights are available contact us by email here to book or call us on +44(0)1617038161

Airport transfers
- Return airport transfers Brussels International Airport at set times indicated on the itinerary tab – £25 one way and £50 return
Roubaix Challenge entries
- 172km – Starts from Busigny – £75 – (1hr transfer from Roubaix on Saturday morning -included in the entry fee)
- 145km – Starts and finishes at Velodrome Roubaix – £50
- 70km – Starts from Roubaix – £30
Bike rental options
- Giant Contend SL Shimano 105 – £160 – full details here
- Giant TCR Advanced Ultegra – £225 – full details here
- Giant TCR Advanced Ultagra Di2 – £290 – full details here
VIP and Hospitality options – Full details of what’s included can be found here
- Souvenir cobble – £25
- VIP start access in Compiegne – £250
- VIP Start to Finish Experience – £550
- Standard Start to Finish Experience – £85
- Roubaix Classics Club – £200
- VIP Roubaix Velodrome Finish Hospitality – £300
Paris – Roubaix Challenge Hotels
Mercure Lille Roubaix Grand Hotel

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.

Extras

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)
Paris – Roubaix Challenge Hotels

Ibis Lille Roubaix centre

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.

Hotel Price

Single travellers and twin to share – READ MORE HERE

We welcome single travellers on our tours and holidays as it is a great way to join a like-minded group of people and you will make lots of new friends. If you would like to join our group as a single traveller we can offer you two options. A single room or if you want to avoid the single supplement then you can make use of our ‘twin to share’ option. We will pair you up with another traveller (of the same sex) and you can enjoy the event without having to pay extra.
IMPORTANT INFO

General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Please note that this information relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.

How to Book

Click on the Book Now at the top of the page. At time of booking we require a non-refundable deposit per person plus any applicable entry fee. The balance of your travel package must be paid, at the latest, 12 weeks before departure to avoid the cancellation of your trip. Please look here for our full booking conditions

General, visa, passport and health information

For passport and visa information, please check the relevant section on this page: https://www.gov.uk/browse/citizenship/passports. General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Click here for the latest travel advice for France, and click here for useful ‘know before you go’ information also from the FCO. Please note that this information relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.

Travel Insurance

For details of specialist sports travel insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in running events. There is additional information about our other Concierge Services on our special web page.
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Previous Question

Q. I am a single traveller, is this trip for me?

A.
Every year we find lots of people decide to travel to the Paris Roubaix on their own. If you are a single traveller and want to join our group or want to take part in this great event, use our 'twin to share' option. We will pair you up with another person so you don't have to pay the sole occupancy supplement.

Q. If I take my family along with me, is there lots to do?

A.
Friends and family are more than welcome to join you on this trip. Whether they decide to explore the local area, or grab a picnic and watch you zoom through the cobbles, there is plenty on offer for everyone on this short cycling trip away.

Q. Do I need a medical certificate?

A.
You don't need a medical certificate for the Paris Roubaix challenge.

Q. Is bike hire available?

A.
Yes. You can add a rental bike when you book, or contact us directly to add bike hire to your booking.

Q. Can I change the distance I'm riding?

A.
Your challenge entry allows you to drop down to a shorter distance. If this means you will be starting from Roubaix instead of Busigny, we cannot guarantee space on our coach in the morning without advanced notice.

Q. How do I enter the Paris Roubaix challenge?

A.
Simply select the distance you want to ride when you book your trip. We will collect your race number and pack, and bring them to your hotel.

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How to get there

AIRPORT

We will be offering airport transfers to Roubaix at 10.00 and 15.00 today, from Brussels International Airport (BRU)

CAR

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.

TRAIN

You can travel UK to Lille via Eurostar. Roubaix is only a short journey away from Lille.

Friday 8 April 2022 - Arrival Day

Saturday 9 April - 2022 Paris Roubaix Challenge

Long distance Paris – Roubaix Challenge

After an early breakfast, our coach with bike trailer will take you to the start of the 2022 Paris Roubaix Challenge which will be in Busigny for the 172km distance. You can start from 07:00 until 09:00 but we will aim to get you there early so you have enough time. Busigny is about 1h30mins from Roubaix and we will get there and you can set off once you are ready. This transfer is included with your entry. We will collect you directly from the hotel Mercure Roubaix and the hotel Ibis Roubaix so no need to go to the velodrome.

Shorter distances

The 145km and 70km distances will start from the Roubaix Velodrome so if you are staying at the Hotel Mercure and Ibis in Roubaix, you can simply ride to the start and back from the finish. These start between 0700 and 1000 and 0700 and 1200 respectively.

Start and finish locations per distance:

172km – Start in Busigny from 0700 – 0900 and finish at Velodrome Roubaix
70 and 145km – Start and finish at Velodrome in Roubaix

Sunday 10 April - 2022 Paris-Roubaix Pro Race

Paris – Roubaix race viewing options on Sunday 10 April, 2022

Enjoy the 2022 Paris – Roubaix including its finale at the Roubaix Velodrome with us on Sunday 10 April. 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. Below you will find our options for the day;

Souvenir cobble – £25
VIP start access in Compiegne – £250
VIP Start to Finish Experience – £550
Standard Start to Finish Experience – £85
Roubaix Classics Club – £200
VIP Roubaix Velodrome Finish Hospitality – £300

For options 2 and 3 we will transport you from Roubaix to Compiegne and back for a full day at the races from start to finish. Detailed information about all hospitality options can be found here – 2022 Paris – Roubaix Hospitality

Monday 11 April, 2022

Departure airport transfers from Roubaix to Brussels International Airport at 05:00 and 13:00 today. Please book a flight departing after 09:00 today. This option is available at an additional £25 per person for a one way transfer and £50 for a return transfer.

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Paris – Roubaix race viewing options on Sunday 10 April, 2022

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Friday 8 April 2022 - Arrival Day

Saturday 9 April - 2022 Paris Roubaix Challenge

Sunday 10 April - 2022 Paris-Roubaix Pro Race

Paris – Roubaix race viewing options on Sunday 10 April, 2022

Monday 11 April, 2022

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