Hell of the North 2025 | Paris-Roubaix Preview & Guide

Paris-Roubaix, the "Hell of the North," remains cycling's most brutal and beautiful one-day race. Having won this monument myself, I can tell you that nothing truly prepares you for the savage reality of racing across northern France's ancient cobblestones at full speed.

The 2025 edition promises to be particularly special, with several historic sectors restored after recent roadworks and the addition of new gravel sections that will test even the most skilled classics specialists. From the Trouée d'Arenberg to the velodrome finish in Roubaix, every cobblestone tells a story of suffering, triumph, and the pure essence of cycling's warrior spirit. This is why we call it the most beautiful race in the world.