Paris roubaix sportive - what to expect / prepare for?

[TomNeilson]

I'm prepping for my first ever long route sportive the Paris Roubaix sportive in April.

I've checked out strava segments (a closing lap in the famous velodrome looks amazing btw- can anyone do it in <27 secs? ) and i this guide to surviving paris roubaix I found was quite useful, - but I was hoping to get some first-hand tips / experiences from any members who have ridden Roubaix?

Aside from making sure that everything is very well attached to my bike , what else should I prepare for?!

Thanks
Tom

['Dale]

Reach out to Oltremo on the Hub

He may be helpful

[Gen]

I have a friend who lives in France and does is almost every year..

 

One thing he always says is.. get descent winter kit... don't skimp on costs rather buy proper kit so you stay dry and warm..and ride with good tyres and have enough spares.