A Weekend In Hell! | Paris-Roubaix 2024 Preview

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  • Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
  • It's time for a weekend in hell! A visit to the most brutal and iconic cobbles in cycling is due, with Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift back again for 2024. Dan is here with everything you need to know about the routes including a sector-by-sector of bone-rattling pavés, and discusses the main contenders for both races!
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    Paris Roubaix 2024 men's favourites 6:10
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  • @daniellloyd100
    @daniellloyd100 2 месяца назад +105

    Once again, some changes have happened since we recorded this! Race organisers ASO have, at the request of the CPA (riders union) introduced a chicane just ahead of the Arenberg sector. It's less of a chicane and more of a deviation that includes a u-turn. It's been a bit controversial, some arguing that the reduced speed into the Arenberg will be for the better, others saying that it just moves the danger a little further forward. We'll see on Sunday, but safe to say they won't be hitting the Arenberg at 55kph as I said they would.
    The other change is that Elisa Longo Borghini, winner of Flanders last weekend and this race two years ago, has decided to stick with her original plan of skipping Roubaix to concentrate on the upcoming Ardennes classics. A shame, in my opinion, she'd have had a great chance of a second win on Saturday.
    Apart from that, I think we are factually correct! Dan

    • @D0nKeY
      @D0nKeY 2 месяца назад +4

      Also, Mohoric wont be riding due to injuries sustained last week.

    • @dceperley
      @dceperley 2 месяца назад +1

      MVDP better practice the chicane, or he may end up on his back like he did at the Olympics ;-)

    • @adam-qu6dh
      @adam-qu6dh 2 месяца назад +1

      that chicane is probably the worst idea ever that the organisers came up with. seems much more dangerous than the cobbles.

  • @rderouck
    @rderouck 2 месяца назад +58

    "The Espace Charles Crupelandt section in Roubaix is man-made and a couple of hundred metres long." It's amazing how nature created all those other cobbled roads.
    (We still love you, Dan ❤)

    • @daniellloyd100
      @daniellloyd100 2 месяца назад +11

      Doh!!!

    • @twatts4436
      @twatts4436 2 месяца назад +7

      Given the state of them, you'd think the cobbles fell out of the sky one day!

    • @esmec4928
      @esmec4928 2 месяца назад +3

      @@daniellloyd100 But it makes sense though! I knew exactly what Dan meant when he said this section was man made haha

    • @zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589
      @zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589 2 месяца назад +2

      I thought he meant by aliens.

  • @teuast
    @teuast 2 месяца назад +8

    Bettiol deserves something after how ballsy his ride at Flanders was. Definitely rooting for him.

  • @rubenlievenspiano
    @rubenlievenspiano 2 месяца назад +33

    5:00 man-made? as opposed to naturally occuring cobbled secteurs? 😆

    • @chrisridesbicycles
      @chrisridesbicycles 2 месяца назад +7

      That‘s what I thought. Naturally grown, organic cobblestones. Yummy!

    • @levbobrov1398
      @levbobrov1398 2 месяца назад

      Different appellation maybe? 😂

    • @rubenlievenspiano
      @rubenlievenspiano 2 месяца назад +2

      @@chrisridesbicycles In Flanders, we eat them for breakfast 😎

    • @chrisridesbicycles
      @chrisridesbicycles 2 месяца назад +1

      @@rubenlievenspiano I had the impressions it‘s mud and cow poop when I was freezing in the rain last Saturday. 🙃

    • @meccanised
      @meccanised 2 месяца назад

      I think he means, mass produced and possibly repetitive, not natural stone of varying width or heights laid with randomness by hand.

  • @richardwallace133
    @richardwallace133 2 месяца назад +2

    Well put! “Hard enough to ride , let alone race”

  • @claytonjones5857
    @claytonjones5857 2 месяца назад +5

    Thanks for posting this Dan, new to cycling (at 62 😂) but fascinated by cycle racing and struggling a bit getting my head around all the anomalies and lingo. If you get a chance a video explaining all the terms, body language, tactics etc for us newbies would be much appreciated. If you pass an obvious newbie with a huge grin cycling around the New Forest give me a wave. Thanks guys love your channel.
    Clay

    • @dennisvdg009
      @dennisvdg009 2 месяца назад

      As newbie, you might fall in love with Paris Roubaix. Go watch the old documentary on it from the 1976, you will love it;'A Sunday in Hell'

    • @claytonjones5857
      @claytonjones5857 2 месяца назад +1

      @@dennisvdg009 thanks Dennis I will do that. Funny enough I watched the femmes yesterday on Discovery + oh my word what an amazing race. Looking forward to today.

  • @318ishonk
    @318ishonk 2 месяца назад +19

    With recent developments it seems like riders with special U-turn capabilities are in the best position for this race. Maybe a case for British politicians?

  • @dreimer2112
    @dreimer2112 2 месяца назад +1

    Damn I miss you and the GCN+ crew's race coverage.

  • @gcnracing
    @gcnracing  2 месяца назад +2

    Who are your race winner predictions for 2024? Share them with us 👇

  • @gordonong943
    @gordonong943 2 месяца назад

    Always well done Daniel, look forward the the race on Sunday and the recap on Monday. Cheers, Gordo from City Bicycle Works in the USA. 🤙😎

  • @raykleiner3151
    @raykleiner3151 2 месяца назад +14

    Thank you for covering also the women's event. There should be much more coverage of the women's side of this sport as it is less predictable given the talent on show.

  • @cb6866
    @cb6866 2 месяца назад

    Thanks Dan and crew

  • @dennisbean-larson2403
    @dennisbean-larson2403 2 месяца назад

    Have totally missed GCN, happy to see you again.

  • @stuartbennett4476
    @stuartbennett4476 2 месяца назад +1

    Wishing the riders mainly a safe ride on Sunday. After yesterday, my thoughts are first and foremost to the safety of the riders ❤

  • @Dennis-gr8ex
    @Dennis-gr8ex 2 месяца назад +13

    Everyone vs MvdP

    • @Lion-wd1px
      @Lion-wd1px 2 месяца назад +3

      im with mvdp

    • @Astronomater
      @Astronomater 2 месяца назад

      Yup. Same considering his cyclocross domination this winter

  • @micheltenvoorde
    @micheltenvoorde 2 месяца назад

    Love this preview ❤

  • @gmoney577
    @gmoney577 2 месяца назад

    You're the BEST Dan!

  • @DailyRunRide
    @DailyRunRide 2 месяца назад +1

    I'm really hoping to witness Degenkolb clinch another victory at P-R. Last year was a bit of a letdown, especially considering he was in absolutely stellar form-I truly thought he had it in the bag! But this time around, I'll be wholeheartedly cheering him on, even though my rational side might lean towards MVDP. Let's see if Degenkolb can reclaim his glory this time!

  • @foolianajarley
    @foolianajarley 2 месяца назад

    Love all of the women's cycling coverage - thank you!

  • @MarcovandenHout
    @MarcovandenHout 2 месяца назад +2

    AFAIK Groupama is just a small 'partner' of the FDJ-Suez team, but I do think Grace Brown can surprise us.

  • @Astronomater
    @Astronomater 2 месяца назад +1

    Rooting for a jackson repeat

  • @mgr741
    @mgr741 2 месяца назад

    Bjerg for the win!

  • @HansterHorst
    @HansterHorst 2 месяца назад +1

    I cannot wait for Puck Pieterse to take on this race, hopefully next year

  • @jahntitiwu646
    @jahntitiwu646 2 месяца назад +4

    MvdP for men's seems about right, but I'll be pulling for Action Jackson for the women!

    • @gcnracing
      @gcnracing  2 месяца назад

      Action Jackson, we like the sound of that 🙌

    • @jahntitiwu646
      @jahntitiwu646 2 месяца назад

      @@gcnracing she's The Queen!

  • @BreakawayB
    @BreakawayB 2 месяца назад +7

    🎇 SpongeBob meme: *I’M READY - I’M READY - I’M READY!!!* 🧽

    • @gcnracing
      @gcnracing  2 месяца назад

      Always a good days racing! 🙌

  • @ghx783
    @ghx783 2 месяца назад

    I love it how Dan apologised for his French, but his French pronunciation efforts are difficult to fault, despite perhaps not being perfect (it all sounded perfect to me)!

  • @johnandrews3568
    @johnandrews3568 2 месяца назад +1

    If Connor's position was any more upright, he may as well be riding a dutch city bike.

  • @FT__Cool_Stuff______-of5pi
    @FT__Cool_Stuff______-of5pi 2 месяца назад

    @3:23 omg that is so much bending of the steer tube/stem

  • @eltribun
    @eltribun 2 месяца назад +2

    Afaik they have planned a chicane before Arenberg to slow the riders down.. like a u turn they said at lanterne rouge...

    • @gcnracing
      @gcnracing  2 месяца назад +2

      It'll be interesting to see if that helps make it safer 👀

    • @user-gb3kq3yj4v
      @user-gb3kq3yj4v 2 месяца назад

      Then it will become a race to be first to the chicane.

  • @carlosaguirre9643
    @carlosaguirre9643 2 месяца назад

    You finally enunciate English...congrats! 👍

  • @TheSlowoldman
    @TheSlowoldman 2 месяца назад

    I would love to see Degenkolb get another P-R win. Last year was such a disappointment, he was on SUPER form and I believe he had a shot! I'll be rooting for him with my heart, my head says MVDP.

  • @dilligaf2818
    @dilligaf2818 2 месяца назад +2

    I'd luv to see Lucinda Brand or Shirin win if not an Aussie.

  • @whatwelearned
    @whatwelearned 2 месяца назад +4

    I know she's not in it but I'll be cheering for Niewiadoma 😁

  • @kristofbe1
    @kristofbe1 2 месяца назад +3

    5:00 "which is man-made", aren't they all man-made? I don't think cobbled roads appear in nature.

  • @tubbytoast2
    @tubbytoast2 2 месяца назад

    Thanks Dan , nothing wrong with going rouge

  • @user-iz7vg2ds8c
    @user-iz7vg2ds8c 2 месяца назад

    Fpiefer and Fred for the wins. Show those stripes off on the podiums!!

  • @jonniepalmer
    @jonniepalmer 2 месяца назад

    Interesting how the last coble section is 'manmade' Dan. 😜

  • @simonpeeters3674
    @simonpeeters3674 2 месяца назад

    Mohoric just announced on his IG that he won’t be starting on Sunday sadly

    • @gcnracing
      @gcnracing  2 месяца назад

      😢 Could he have got the win?

  • @alinapopescu872
    @alinapopescu872 2 месяца назад

    So, Simon was right about Kopecky.

  • @GeekonaBike
    @GeekonaBike 2 месяца назад

    The only way Saturday can top last year is if it's AJ again

  • @user-uc5um3io2j
    @user-uc5um3io2j 2 месяца назад +2

    I wonder what sort of ‘preparations’ will be made prior to the race. 🤔

  • @chrisridesbicycles
    @chrisridesbicycles 2 месяца назад

    I‘ll go for Vos and Milan.

  • @SuperNoname17
    @SuperNoname17 2 месяца назад

    It's not possible that MVDP will win this race without "extra" help !!!

  • @sativagirl1885
    @sativagirl1885 2 месяца назад

    Q: has anyone ever finished Paris-Roubaix in last place more than once?

  • @chones_
    @chones_ 2 месяца назад +1

    ANYONE to win except SD WORX PLEASE.

  • @BillyJoeBob-tv6co
    @BillyJoeBob-tv6co 2 месяца назад

    EPO's w/ blocker drugs is the main problem for 2024

  • @stijma
    @stijma 2 месяца назад +2

    Nothing about Tim Merlier?

    • @daniellloyd100
      @daniellloyd100 2 месяца назад +12

      I should definitely have mentioned him. The good news is that because I didn't, he's got a much better chance of winning.

    • @gcnracing
      @gcnracing  2 месяца назад +4

      @@daniellloyd100 We might have to ask you to stop presenting the racing news show 🤣

  • @dutchy1645
    @dutchy1645 2 месяца назад +4

    Josh Tarling? Cute little British predicition

    • @gcnracing
      @gcnracing  2 месяца назад +1

      Hahah yes! Could be a great bet for the day! One strong cyclist 🙌

    • @bobroberts5820
      @bobroberts5820 2 месяца назад +1

      Tarling is a pretty ridiculous beast. And still a relatively unknown quantity. He could win or he could totally capitulate it's an interesting prediction imho

    • @rlm4471
      @rlm4471 2 месяца назад

      He was discussed a little on Lanterne Rouge. They said he has huge steady power, but no ability to attack.

    • @laviniag8269
      @laviniag8269 2 месяца назад

      @@gcnracing is ganna racing PR? bc without him ineos are really rather weak for sunday in terms of support for Tarling

  • @markbooth6745
    @markbooth6745 2 месяца назад

    Can't wait to see it. Don't now how I'm going to see it ,now gcn+ has gone. But there you go.🤔😥😥

    • @gcnracing
      @gcnracing  2 месяца назад +1

      We hope you find a way! You won't want to miss it 🙌

    • @Djuntas
      @Djuntas 2 месяца назад +1

      Tiz cycling enjoy

    • @rjzeph6199
      @rjzeph6199 2 месяца назад

      @@Djuntaswhat’s tiz cycling?

    • @Djuntas
      @Djuntas 2 месяца назад

      @@rjzeph6199 Just google it. I used it for many years.

    • @andrasszabo1570
      @andrasszabo1570 2 месяца назад

      @@rjzeph6199 google is your friend.
      Tiz cycling will be, too.

  • @andyc9187
    @andyc9187 2 месяца назад

    So basically the list of potential favourites is, ……. Everyone! 😅

  • @pizzadog50
    @pizzadog50 2 месяца назад

    tim merlier for the win

  • @samh2023
    @samh2023 2 месяца назад

    Fyi: They aren't going to hit the Arenberg sector at full speed because this year they put in a chicane to slow down the peloton before reaching that particular sector.

  • @mb10kx
    @mb10kx 2 месяца назад

    thx

  • @willjones7132
    @willjones7132 2 месяца назад +16

    For the bandwagon whiners who think this is an "unsafe" race: people get injured at all sorts of bike races, including indoor velodrome; go find a different sport to watch if you're so worried, these are professionals who choose to race and get paid well to do it; people get hurt riding bikes, it's inherently dangerous, and negotiating those dangers are pat of the skills being put to the test in every race; the world isn't padded, live with it, or go watch e-sports and sleep well knowing there is less likelihood of injury (yeah people will always find a way to sustain injuries no matter how padded you want the world to be) with virtual equity of skill to keep "safe". BTW: Great preview of this epic race!

    • @bentaylor2607
      @bentaylor2607 2 месяца назад +7

      I understand what you’re saying about extra safety potentially being a slippery slope and compromising the spirit of cycling. However, simple changes that guarantee more rider safety is a good thing in my book. Especially after seeing what happened today in Itzulia.

    • @dennisvdg009
      @dennisvdg009 2 месяца назад +3

      I don't think you've ever cycled over wet Roubaix cobbles. It's different than asphalt you know.. there were people like you when the helmet got introduced. Don't be silly. People break all kinds of bones, making it slightly safer every year is a great improvement.

    • @marcdaniels9079
      @marcdaniels9079 2 месяца назад

      @@bentaylor2607
      There are no changes which guarantee safer racing … other than not racing. People choose to participate in many sporting ( and other ) activities that are inherently hazardous. It’s just the way things are. Of course there are measures which could be considered to decrease the possibility of crashes but it’s so hard to decide where to draw the line… too much rain? Too much wind ? Too cold ? Too fast? I did a sportive in Rio de Janeiro using the same descent where a rider died in the Olympics; the organisers considered not including this but there was an outcry from participants who wanted to race the Olympic course…they did neutralise the time of the descent for us which made sense.

    • @dmach83
      @dmach83 2 месяца назад

      Yup just look at roches latest post and a ex pro even he gets it …… keep the riders safe so they can ride flat out

  • @samh2023
    @samh2023 2 месяца назад +1

    "man made" unlike the other sections that just grew naturally?

    • @gcnracing
      @gcnracing  2 месяца назад +3

      I was having a(nother) brain fart. Dan

    • @samh2023
      @samh2023 2 месяца назад +1

      @@gcnracing it happens. I knew what you meant to say though

  • @DaanHoogland
    @DaanHoogland 2 месяца назад

    "..which is man made and only.." 😂, the rest is not made by man it seems.

  • @iansingleton
    @iansingleton 2 месяца назад

    Wouldn't that be something if Tarling won! He's got the engine, he needs (like everyone else) a lot of luck to be there at the end! He needs to latch on to another team cos Ineos are terrible. They don't have the man power or cleverness to back him up! My pick ... Jasper (not the Desaster!). He looked good yesterday at Scheldeprijs even though he didn't win but he'll have the main man (mvdp) controlling things and pulling for him on Sunday! Jasper Philipsen to win the men's. Shirin Van Anrooij to win the women's! 2 second places and only beaten in the sprint. She'll win solo on Satdy!

  • @TnFruit
    @TnFruit 2 месяца назад

    GCN just call all riders as favorite 😂

  • @israel_started_it_ALL_in_1948
    @israel_started_it_ALL_in_1948 2 месяца назад +2

    Bring it!

  • @dantegarcia878
    @dantegarcia878 2 месяца назад

    Without rain, Pàris Roubaix is reduced to sprint stage. Boring to say the least.

  • @user-uc5um3io2j
    @user-uc5um3io2j 2 месяца назад

    The winner will be whoever has the best nutrition.

  • @we1rd92
    @we1rd92 2 месяца назад +4

    Whats up with the audio? You can do better than that...

    • @testetetet7504
      @testetetet7504 2 месяца назад +3

      sounds good here

    • @we1rd92
      @we1rd92 2 месяца назад +2

      @@testetetet7504 nah the acoustic noise is crazy

  • @AutiSam1974
    @AutiSam1974 2 месяца назад

    I love you GCN but its weird that you didn't leave it another 24h before final edit and upload, whats the rush? You're making yourselves look a bit silly.

  • @robbyrogersberg1520
    @robbyrogersberg1520 2 месяца назад +1

    Allison Jackson will never win again unless the stars line up for her again, most luckiest winner in cycling history (females)

    • @MarcovandenHout
      @MarcovandenHout 2 месяца назад +1

      Most of that win came from determination, not luck.

    • @robbyrogersberg1520
      @robbyrogersberg1520 2 месяца назад

      @@MarcovandenHout so we should see her win it again then, 🤣

    • @MarcovandenHout
      @MarcovandenHout 2 месяца назад

      @@robbyrogersberg1520 Wait and see...

    • @graymcmic1419
      @graymcmic1419 2 месяца назад

      I hope you're right, sick of her childish dancing and mockery of the Roubaix cobble last year

  • @SomeYouTubeGuy
    @SomeYouTubeGuy 2 месяца назад

    Next time discuss the womens race first especially as they race before the men.

  • @awildcyclistappears
    @awildcyclistappears 2 месяца назад +3

    I am sorry, but I never enjoy watching this race. The reason for this - the race is dangerous due to nature of cobblestones and how the risk of serious injuries/accidents grows with bad weather hitting the fan. I hope nothing serious will happen to any of the riders. I myself will just go for a long ride and watch highlights.

  • @adityagupta101
    @adityagupta101 2 месяца назад +12

    Find it strange for the women's race to be mentioned before the men's race in the introduction. The latter is the real Paris Roubaix and the women's race is at best a version of it. I am excited for the women's race but these are 2 different events in my book.

    • @SamHulse
      @SamHulse 2 месяца назад +32

      They mentioned it first because it happens first…

    • @gcnracing
      @gcnracing  2 месяца назад +47

      We disagree. Both are extremely tough races! We're in awe of every pro that lines up to take on this cobbled epic 🤯 Although the women's race hasn't been around as long as the mens - it's no less of a race and produces exciting action ever year 🙌 We can't wait for the weekend. Will you be watching both?

    • @whatwelearned
      @whatwelearned 2 месяца назад +44

      What sort of bumbling sexist nonsense is this?

    • @dennisgreene5055
      @dennisgreene5055 2 месяца назад

      macho macho man!!! Keep these moronic comments to yourself, por favor

    • @wimve4719
      @wimve4719 2 месяца назад +21

      @@gcnracing Thank you for that well grounded answer to this relic 💯