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Florian Sénéchal of Arkea B&B Hotels faced a string of mechanical issues during the Paris-Roubaix race, resulting in four bike changes. Sénéchal expressed frustration and blamed sponsor Bianchi for the problems encountered during the 259km race from Compiegne to Roubaix.
The 2024 Paris-Roubaix, known as the 'Hell of the North', showcased the beauty and brutality of cycling with stunning images captured by top photographers. The women's race saw Lotte Kopecky win her first Paris-Roubaix, while the men's race was dominated by Mathieu van der Poel, who secured his second consecutive victory with an impressive three-minute lead. The event highlighted the physical and mental challenges of the race, as well as the camaraderie and sportsmanship among competitors.
Mathieu van der Poel defended his title at Paris-Roubaix with a remarkable 60km solo performance, becoming the first rider since 2013 to win both the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix in the same year. His Alpecin-Deceuninck team dominated the race, with teammate Jasper Philipsen securing second place. Van der Poel's victory marks the first time a team has won all three Monuments in a single season. The race saw a fast start and early cobblestone splits, with van der Poel making his decisive move on the three-star Orchies cobbles, ultimately sealing the win with a three-minute lead.
Mathieu van der Poel secured his second consecutive victory in the fastest-ever edition of Paris-Roubaix, becoming the first rider in 11 years to achieve the Tour of Flanders-Roubaix double with a remarkable 60km solo attack.
In the Paris-Roubaix race, a group of seven riders, including Kasper Asgreen, has gained a small lead, while favorites like Van der Poel and Pedersen are making their way back to the peloton after comfort breaks. The race has already seen a crash, with several riders going down, but no serious injuries reported. The peloton is gearing up for the first cobbled sector, with the reduced size of the peloton potentially minimizing the impact of the new chicane introduced to slow down the pace on the deadly cobbles.
Paris-Roubaix, known as the Queen of the Classics, is a unique and challenging race that captivates cycling fans. The event is a hotbed for tech discussions, focusing on topics such as tire choices, aerodynamics, specialized bikes, and innovative solutions. With its distinctive course, Paris-Roubaix continues to draw attention and spark excitement among cycling enthusiasts.
Tijl De Decker, the winner of the under-23 Paris-Roubaix race, has tragically passed away after succumbing to injuries sustained in a training crash. The 22-year-old Belgian cyclist, who was due to join the professional team in 2024, crashed into a car during a training session. Despite undergoing surgery and receiving medical care, he was unable to recover. Lotto-Dstny, De Decker's team, expressed their deep sadness and condolences to his family, remembering him as a talented rider and a warm person off the bike.
Dutch brands Gravaa and Scope, pioneers of adjustable tire pressure regulators, saw their systems used by five riders from Jumbo-Visma and Team DSM at the Paris-Roubaix race. The success of the systems has led to interest from other teams, and Gravaa and Scope are bracing for a wider WorldTour future. The UCI's mandate that all tech used in competition must also be available to the mass market means that tire pressure adjustors could be on any team's bikes soon. The systems allow riders to toggle between high and low pressures from their handlebars, giving them more control over their ride.
Mathieu van der Poel won his first-ever Paris-Roubaix, the fastest-ever since the race began in 1896. After shaking off Wout van Aert, his most tenacious rival, at the end of Carrefour de l'Arbre, Van der Poel soloed around Roubaix velodrome to claim the fourth Monument of his career. Jasper Philipsen, whose loyal hard work was rewarded with a fine second place alongside his Dutch Alpecin-Deceuninck teammate. Veteran John Degenkolb was in the front group and performing at a level that evoked memories of his 2015 victory, only to see his chances wrenched from his grasp when he was poleaxed to the side of a road after a three-way entanglement with Philipsen and Van der Poel on Carrefour de l'Arbre.
Fabian Cancellara analyzes the Paris-Roubaix race and how bad luck and good decisions separated Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert. Van Aert's two punctures and teammate's puncture changed the dynamic of the race, while van der Poel's two teammates helped him. Cancellara also discusses the importance of making the right decisions before the race and how van der Poel's focus on the Classics paid off.
Mathieu van der Poel won the 2023 Paris-Roubaix, making him one of four riders to win Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix in the same season and one of two active riders to have four titles across three different monuments. Alpecin-Deceuninck took home €53,000, more than three times the amount of Jumbo-Visma. Former champions Peter Sagan, Dylan van Baarle, and John Degenkolb all suffered injuries or crashes during the race. Wout van Aert scored a prestigious KoM on a flat tire, while tire talk filled both team paddocks. Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar are now rivals in a monument chase, with both having four wins in historic races.
Reigning champion Dylan van Baarle suffered a cranial trauma, forehead wound, fractured hand, and fractured shoulder after crashing out of Paris-Roubaix on the Trouée d'Arenberg. Peter Sagan abandoned the race with a concussion and several wounds, while Piet Allegaert was placed in cycling's concussion protocol. Other riders suffered head traumas, contusions, and wounds. The race's official injury report provides a glimpse into the many injuries and accidents that occurred during the brutal five-and-a-half-hour race.
Wout van Aert reflects on his missed chance at the Paris-Roubaix victory after a puncture on the Carrefour de l'Arbre, which allowed Mathieu van der Poel to take a solo win. Van Aert believes he had the legs to win if not for the mechanical failure. Jumbo-Visma suffered from bad luck throughout the race, with Christophe Laporte dropping out due to a puncture and defending champion Dylan van Baarle crashing out. Despite the setbacks, Van Aert finished on the podium and considers the Classics season a success.
Wout van Aert suffered a puncture just as he attacked the leading group of favorites over the Carrefour de l’Arbre at Paris-Roubaix, ending his chances of winning and allowing Mathieu van der Poel to ride off into the distance on his way to victory. Van Aert, who has had a strained relationship with the cobbled monument, said that the Hell of the North seems cursed for him. Despite the puncture, he was able to reach the podium and felt that he had the legs to do more.
John Degenkolb crashed out of contention at Paris-Roubaix after being squeezed between Alpecin-Deceuninck pair Jasper Philipsen and Mathieu van der Poel and the roadside spectators. The 2015 winner was denied a chance to contest the final, instead racing home 2:35 down. Though disappointed, Degenkolb admitted that he wasn't the strongest man in the group.