Paris-Roubaix Challenge

The starts are free within a certain time frame according to the distance you have registered for. Bibs will be checked at the entrance to the Starting area as well as on the route:

• Hell of the North (30 cobbled sectors — 170 km) : Start between 7:00 am and 7:45 am in Busigny.
• Legend (19 cobbled sectors — 145 km): Start between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. We advise you to leave as soon as possible in this time frame to have the best chance of arriving at the Velodrome in time (before 4:30 p.m.).
• Discovery (8 cobbled sectors — 70 km): Start between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in Roubaix

Get all the information here.

Get all the information here.

• 70km timetable route
• 145km timetable route
• 170km timetable route

All bikes approved by the French Cycling Federation are accepted apart from electric bikes. Recumbent bikes and handlebar extensions are not allowed.

No. The Paris-Roubaix Challenge is a randosportive event that takes place on roads open to traffic, without timing or ranking.

You will find the regulations of the 2025 Paris-Roubaix Challenge by clicking here.

The challenge ride will take place on roads open to traffic. Therefore, you must respect the “Code de la Route” (French Highway Code). Marshal will be present along the route to remind riders that respecting traffic regulations is essential to the smooth running of the challenge ride. Warning: any participant who breaks the rules of the road will be liable to the penalties laid down in the French Highway Code. You may be fined by the police on duty if you break the rules of the road.

Rigid helmets must be worn. The wearing of helmets (with the chin strap fastened) is mandatory at all times on the route. Any participant not wearing a helmet will be disqualified (his/her race number and number plate will be cancelled).

The time schedule allows the time when participants will cycle past different areas and will finish to be forecasted. The limited arrival time at the Roubaix velodrome is set at 4:30 p.m. due to the arrival of Paris-Roubaix Femmes scheduled for 4:30 pm. After 4:30 p.m., no Paris Roubaix Challenge's participants will be able to enter the velodrome. Participants who will arrive beyond the deadline will be sent on another route to reach the Parc des Sports and leave the race.

Download the timetable routes here :

• 70km timetable route
• 145km timetable route
• 170km timetable route

 

If you are unable to continue riding the route (due to bike breakdown), an emergency number will be available so that you can alert the race authorities. This number will be available later. You will be picked up and taken to the finish.

Depending on the chosen distance, departures will take place rue Lannoy, in front of Parc des Sports de Roubaix (70 and 145 km) or in Rue Pasteur in Busigny (170km).

Feeding stations will be set up at established points along the route. You will find water, fruits, sweet and salted products, etc. there. No cup will be distributed, so remember to take your waterbottle.

Free Shimano technical assistance will be available : at 2 departures, feeding stations, at arrival.

Paris-Roubaix Challenge is a challenge ride held on roads open to traffic. As a result, you must always follow the rules of the road (e.g. traffic lights, right of way, and stop and yield signs).
Be cautious and follow the safety rules:

• Stick to the right side
• Overtake exclusively on the left side
• Adjust your speed to the weather conditions, especially in the cobbled sectors
• Do not overestimate your physical condition

 

You must keep your waste (packaging, etc.) on you and throw it into the bins at the feeding stations. “Eco-cyclist” patrols will be present in the peloton. Their job is to remind you to respect the environment and they will also take note of the race number of any participant seen deliberately throwing litter on the ground. These participants will be relegated.

This insurance is distributed by A.S.O. acting as Marsh's Insurance Intermediary and registered with ORIAS under the number 24005109.

This Personal Accident Insurance is offered by the organiser's insurer so that you are correctly covered during your participation in the Paris-Roubaix Challenge 2025.

It is optional but is strongly recommended.
As you may know, the vast majority of your usual insurance policies (particularly your insurance provided through your bank cards, bank loan insurance, etc.) totally exclude any participation in sports events either on an amateur or professional basis, and therefore exclude the risks involved in your taking part in the Paris Roubaix Challenge.

It is therefore important that you check the extent of the cover provided by your normal insurance policies (and the exclusions) and, if you are not sufficiently covered or not covered at all, you should consider taking out the proposed insurance policies by clicking on the link below.

This insurance will cover you if you have an accident whilst taking part in the event, whether or not you were responsible and whether or not there is an identified responsible third party. You are only covered during the event from the time you cross the starting line until the time you cross the finishing line or you abandon the event.

It guarantees the following accidents that may occur during the event:

 

• in the event of death or total or partial permanent disability (due to this accident), the payment of a capital (within the limits of the purchased insurance option),

• coverage of medical costs (within the limits of the purchased insurance option), and, if necessary, repatriation.

This Individual Accident is optional but highly recommended. It can be taken out in addition to any existing insurance you may already have or if you are not already covered. YYou may purchase the cover from the insurer of your choice, from your federation or from Marsh, organizer’s broker, whose proposed insurance (detailed notice and application form) can be consulted and downloaded by clicking on the link below.

You can subscribe to the option of your choice during your registration for the event or at any time before the start of the event

Notice and application form 

There is no cancellation or refund of your bib. However, if you have subscribed to the options, you can still come to the Village to get it.