Paris Roubaix

[TheNJDevil]

The wife wants to visit paris this year and I want to see Paris Roubaix while in France. Anyone have suggestions on where to stay and how to get to view PR from the velodrome finish?

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[Cobblestones]

The wife wants to visit paris this year and I want to see Paris Roubaix while in France. Anyone have suggestions on where to stay and how to get to view PR from the velodrome finish?

If this is not the correct forum location, please move. Thanks.

The race doesn't even start in Paris any more and Roubaix is much closer to Brussels than Paris anyway. Maybe your wife should go for Belgian beer and waffles instead of French couture?

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

Bruges & Ghent are indeed much closer to Roubaix and the rest of the course...

 

[Cobblestones]

Bruges & Ghent are indeed much closer to Roubaix and the rest of the course...

Antwerp isn't far way either, and it's the diamond capital of the world (or close to). I'm sure if waffles and beer aren't your wife's thing, she won't say no to a nice diamond or ten.

 

[TheNJDevil]

we would probably stay in Roubaix for the weekend. There are still hotels available at a reasonable price. I will pass along the Belgium suggestion to my wife. I'll just mention Tom Boonan and see what happens. (although we have already met him while he was at the Tour of Cali).

 

[Cobblestones]

we would probably stay in Roubaix for the weekend. There are still hotels available at a reasonable price. I will pass along the Belgium suggestion to my wife. I'll just mention Tom Boonan and see what happens. (although we have already met him while he was at the Tour of Cali).

A lot of people are cheering at one of the cobbled sections and then, when the riders are past, they rush to the velodrome to see the final lap. Is your wife into cycling as well? If not, a cold and rainy day in Roubaix can be quite depressing. Roubaix is an old industrial town in the north. It's not exactly Cannes or Nice.

 

[Anonymous]

I have the perfect solution for you.

The St Bernardus brewery has a Bed & Breakfast in Watou, Belgium. It is very close to the French border and maybe 30 minutes drive (if I remember correctly) from Roubaix.

Just think, you are close to the race, staying at a brewery (some of the finest beer brewed anywhere in the world) and if you can find a bike to rent you will only be about 20kms from the Kemmelberg.

Did I mention by staying at the brewery you get all the free beer you can drink?

You can thank me later

 

[Hugh Januss]

I have the perfect solution for you.

The St Bernardus brewery has a Bed & Breakfast in Watou, Belgium. It is very close to the French border and maybe 30 minutes drive (if I remember correctly) from Roubaix.

Just think, you are close to the race, staying at a brewery (some of the finest beer brewed anywhere in the world) and if you can find a bike to rent you will only be about 20kms from the Kemmelberg.

Did I mention by staying at the brewery you get all the free beer you can drink?

You can thank me later

And while you are there please pick up a case for me. Twelve bottles of the Abt 12 would be perfect.

 

[Anonymous]

And while you are there please pick up a case for me. Twelve bottles of the Abt 12 would be perfect.

I'll be there. Going to do the amateur Paris Roubaix Challenge and will be staying a few nights at the B & B.

I'll have to take it easy on the beer consumption tho...

 

[Hugh Januss]

I'll be there. Going to do the amateur Paris Roubaix Challenge and will be staying a few nights at the B & B.

I'll have to take it easy on the beer consumption tho...

Because of Red Treviso?

 

[Anonymous]

Because of Red Treviso?

Yes. I'm extremely concerned about what he thinks of me.

 

[rhubroma]

I'll be there. Going to do the amateur Paris Roubaix Challenge and will be staying a few nights at the B & B.

I'll have to take it easy on the beer consumption tho...

I wouldn't worry about that. I'm sure you will be more able over the pavè after a gallon or two than without.

And even if not, it'll be more fun anyway. Some of the most enjoyable rides I've ever had have been after after a bottle of wine.

 

[Cobblestones]

I'll have to take it easy on the beer consumption tho...

Just think of it as hydration.