2025 Paris-Roubaix Race Report: Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) won Paris-Roubaix for the third year in a row. The Dutchman started a solo with 39 kilometres to go, after his only remaining competitor Tadej Pogaar (UAE Emirates XRG) missed a corner. A fierce battle ensued, in which Van der Poel proved to be the strongest. Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) beat Wout van Aert (Visma | Lease a Bike) and Florian Vermeersch (UAE Emirates XRG) in the sprint for third place.*** The full Paris-Roubaix race report very soon. ***The 2025 ParcoursThe route of Paris-Roubaix 2025 has a few minor changes. This year, there are thirty cobblestone sections, one more than last year, and there are a few new sections, early in the race. The cobblestone section of Saint-Python is making its return after a year’s absence. The start in Compigne has been the tradition since 1977. After 259.2 kilometres, the finish is on the Roubaix velodrome. The first part of the route is on asphalt roads, until the first cobbles come after 95.8 kilometres. The first section is from Troisvilles to Inchy and has three stars. The cobbles from Quivy to Saint-Python has four stars, and could be the first crucial passage. The early part has also been made a bit more difficult thanks to a detour near Qurnaing. The two new Artres section are not very difficult, but they start five sections, quickly one after another. These sections should thin out the peloton before the Arenberg, the first five-star section of…
