Get Ready to Conquer the Cobbles at the Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift 2024!
The Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift, also known as “The Hell of the North,” is set to take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024. This renowned Women’s World Tour race is famous for its challenging cobblestone sectors, establishing itself as one of the toughest one-day races on the cycling calendar. CANYON//SRAM Racing’s lineup for this fourth edition includes Zoe Bäckstedt, Elise Chabbey, Tiffany Cromwell, Soraya Paladin, Agnieszka Skalniak-Sójka, and Alice Towers.
The race route spans 148.5km, covering 17 cobbled sectors amounting to 29.2km of pavé. Beginning in Denain and ending at the historic Roubaix velodrome, the course features notorious cobblestone sectors like the 3km long Mons-en-Pévèle and the iconic 2.1km Carrefour de l’Arbre, both known for their five-star difficulty rating.
“The cobbles are harder to understand and are more unpredictable[, but we’re confident with our preparations,” said Elise Chabbey, reflecting on the unique challenge](“Every recon you do of Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift, you learn more about each sector. It’s such a unique race that is different to any other race on the calendar.”).
In the words of [Tiffany Cromwell, “Roubaix is a battlefield—the cobbles, the tactics, the fighting for positioning. There’s so much going on that you need to be able to manage for yourself and your teammates.”](“Roubaix is a battlefield—the cobbles, the tactics, the fighting for positioning. There’s so much going on that you need to be able to manage for yourself and your teammates.”)
The race promises to test riders’ endurance, bike handling skills, mental fortitude, and determination, culminating in an epic finish at the Roubaix velodrome. As Sport Director Magnus Bäckstedt reflects, the event holds a special place for all involved, with this year marking 20 years since his own victorious triumph in the Roubaix velodrome.
For those looking to witness the action, the 2024 Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift will begin at 13:35CEST on April 6. Fans can catch the race broadcast across various channels globally with #ParisRoubaixFemmes, ensuring they don’t miss out on the thrill of this iconic cycling event.
