{"id":595740,"date":"2026-04-09T13:35:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/595740\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T13:35:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:35:08","slug":"pauline-ferrand-prevot-to-ride-paris-roubaix-femmes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/595740\/","title":{"rendered":"Pauline Ferrand-Prevot to ride Paris-Roubaix Femmes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite earlier statements to the contrary, her Paris-Roubaix Femmes<\/a> rivals might be demoralised to hear that Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot<\/a> will be defending her title after all.<\/p>\n

The French Visma-Lease a Bike<\/a> rider had previously said she would be focusing on the hillier Ardennes Classics<\/a> but, say, her team, she “could not resist” throwing her hat into the ring for Roubaix, which takes place this Sunday. She will be joined by team-mate Marianne Vos, who was runner-up behind Lizzie Deignan<\/a> in the first edition of the race in 2021.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWith Marianne and Pauline, we have two strong cards to play, but that doesn\u2019t mean anything comes automatically,\u201d said Visma-Lease a Bike coach Jan Boven in a team statement. \u201cIt\u2019s up to us to race smart and keep supporting each other as well as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

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He added: \u201cPauline was very eager to race Roubaix. Her addition naturally changes the dynamic and gives us even more options during the race. With such a strong and well-balanced team, we\u2019re aiming for the best possible result.”<\/p>\n

Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot<\/a> took a memorable victory at the race last year on her return to road racing after winning the Olympic mountain bike title at Paris 2024<\/a>. She attacked on the crucial Carrefour de l’Abre<\/a> sector of pav\u00e9 with 25km remaining, and soloed to the finish.<\/p>\n

For Vos<\/a>, who last raced at the Trofeo Alfredo Binda in mid-March, it will be a sombre return \u2013 the 38-year-old is still grieving the recent loss of her father.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has been a very difficult period,\u201d she said. \u201cIt was good and important for me to spend the past few weeks with my family. This week, I\u2019ve tried to get back to normal life again, and of course the bike is an important part of that.<\/p>\n

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\u201cParis-Roubaix<\/a> is a very special race and has always been a major goal for me,” she added. “So I\u2019m really looking forward to being back on the start line with the team on Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n

Describing Roubaix’s polarising nature, she said: \u201cFrom the moment you arrive here and go out for the recon, it just feels great to be here. Even though the cobbled sectors can feel like torture, the road leading to the velodrome in Roubaix is beautiful. This race is so unique in cycling. I absolutely love it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The pair will be joined by team-mates Lieke Nooijen, Nienke Veenhoven, Daniek Hengeveld and Margaux Vigi\u00e9.<\/p>\n

You can find TV and streaming details for Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Roubaix Femmes<\/a> here in our guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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