Get ready for the most brutal one-day race on the pro cycling calendar: the “Hell of the North.” We break down the 2026 routes for both the men’s and women’s races, including the legendary cobblestone sectors like the Forest of Arenberg and Carrefour de l’Arbre. Join us as we analyze the weather, the favorites—from Matthew van der Poel to Tadej Pogačar—and give our expert predictions for a historic Sunday in the Roubaix Velodrome.
Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 – The Hell of the North Returns
01:46 – 2025 Race Highlights
02:58 – 2026 Men’s Route & Cobble Sectors
07:12 – Navigating the Arenberg Forest
10:54 – 2026 Paris-Roubaix Femmes Route
13:00 – The Favorites: MVDP vs. Pogačar
16:30 – Men’s Outsiders & Dark Horses
22:00 – Women’s Favorites: Kopecky & SD Worx
26:56 – Weather Forecast
27:37 – Our Final Predictions
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Paris-Roubaix is the ultimate test of grit and luck! 🪨 Can Matthew van der Poel defend his crown, or will Tadej Pogačar add another Monument to his incredible streak? Give us your winner predictions for both the Men’s and Women’s races in the comments below! 👇
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