It’s time for a weekend in hell! A visit to the most brutal and iconic cobbles in cycling is due, with Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift back again for 2024. Dan is here with everything you need to know about the routes including a sector-by-sector of bone-rattling pavรฉs, and discusses the main contenders for both races!
Welcome 0:00
Paris Roubaix 2024 men’s route 0:23
Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift 2024 route 5:08
Follow Paris Roubaix with GCN 5:40
Paris Roubaix 2024 men’s favourites 6:10
Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift 2024 favourites 12:43
GCN Predictions 15:57
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27 Comments
Once again, some changes have happened since we recorded this! Race organisers ASO have, at the request of the CPA (riders union) introduced a chicane just ahead of the Arenberg sector. It's less of a chicane and more of a deviation that includes a u-turn. It's been a bit controversial, some arguing that the reduced speed into the Arenberg will be for the better, others saying that it just moves the danger a little further forward. We'll see on Sunday, but safe to say they won't be hitting the Arenberg at 55kph as I said they would.
The other change is that Elisa Longo Borghini, winner of Flanders last weekend and this race two years ago, has decided to stick with her original plan of skipping Roubaix to concentrate on the upcoming Ardennes classics. A shame, in my opinion, she'd have had a great chance of a second win on Saturday.
Apart from that, I think we are factually correct! Dan
I would love to see Degenkolb get another P-R win. Last year was such a disappointment, he was on SUPER form and I believe he had a shot! I'll be rooting for him with my heart, my head says MVDP.
Love all of the women's cycling coverage – thank you!
The only way Saturday can top last year is if it's AJ again
Thanks Dan , nothing wrong with going rouge
tim merlier for the win
ANYONE to win except SD WORX PLEASE.
You finally enunciate English…congrats! ๐
Thanks for posting this Dan, new to cycling (at 62 ๐) but fascinated by cycle racing and struggling a bit getting my head around all the anomalies and lingo. If you get a chance a video explaining all the terms, body language, tactics etc for us newbies would be much appreciated. If you pass an obvious newbie with a huge grin cycling around the New Forest give me a wave. Thanks guys love your channel.
Clay
Wishing the riders mainly a safe ride on Sunday. After yesterday, my thoughts are first and foremost to the safety of the riders โค
Fpiefer and Fred for the wins. Show those stripes off on the podiums!!
I'm really hoping to witness Degenkolb clinch another victory at P-R. Last year was a bit of a letdown, especially considering he was in absolutely stellar formโI truly thought he had it in the bag! But this time around, I'll be wholeheartedly cheering him on, even though my rational side might lean towards MVDP. Let's see if Degenkolb can reclaim his glory this time!
I love it how Dan apologised for his French, but his French pronunciation efforts are difficult to fault, despite perhaps not being perfect (it all sounded perfect to me)!
Q: has anyone ever finished Paris-Roubaix in last place more than once?
Well put! โHard enough to ride , let alone raceโ
Rooting for a jackson repeat
EPO's w/ blocker drugs is the main problem for 2024
Finally dialed in the mic placement, off to the side.
Bjerg for the win!
Next time discuss the womens race first especially as they race before the men.
Have totally missed GCN, happy to see you again.
So, Simon was right about Kopecky.
Damn I miss you and the GCN+ crew's race coverage.
Interesting how the last coble section is 'manmade' Dan. ๐
Love this preview โค
Without rain, Pร ris Roubaix is reduced to sprint stage. Boring to say the least.
It's not possible that MVDP will win this race without "extra" help !!!