Paris-Roubaix 2026 route | Cyclingnews
30 cobbled sectors spread over 258.3km including a rapid run of five opening sectors
www.cyclingnews.comParis-Roubaix 2026 Results
Wout van Aert won the 123rd edition of Paris-Roubaix on April 12, 2026, outsprinting Tadej Pogačar in a dramatic finish at the Roubaix velodrome after a 54km duel. The race covered 258.3km with 54.8km of cobbles, marking the fastest edition in history at an average speed of 48.91kph, surpassing the previous record. Jasper Stuyven took third after a late attack from the chase group, while pre-race favorite Mathieu van der Poel recovered from punctures but finished just off the podium.[3][4][5][9]
Key Race Moments
Tadej Pogačar faced a mid-race scare with a puncture 120km out, forcing him onto a Shimano neutral service bike and briefly dropping him from contention. Van Aert capitalized on the chaos to secure his long-awaited first Paris-Roubaix victory, ending years of near-misses. In the U23 Espoirs category, Davide Donati claimed victory for Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, completing a team sweep across youth and pro levels.[2][6][8][10]
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Riders opted for varied tire choices to tackle the cobbled sectors, as showcased in peloton galleries from the event. The route featured 30 pavé sections, including a fast early sequence designed to ignite action sooner.[1][7][9]