Stage 9 (July 15) ends in Roubaix and has sections of cobbles (see route below).
I will (luckily) be in the area for work the next week, and was thinking of trying to see the stage. Anyone who's maybe been to Paris-Roubaix have thoughts on the best way to do that? e.g., just pick a section of cobbles? Or is it possible to go to one then race to get to another before the race gets there (not sure that is really feasible). I will have a bike with me, and was also thinking of parking somewhere and riding to get to watch so as not to get stuck with traffic.
thanks for any input.
I will (luckily) be in the area for work the next week, and was thinking of trying to see the stage. Anyone who's maybe been to Paris-Roubaix have thoughts on the best way to do that? e.g., just pick a section of cobbles? Or is it possible to go to one then race to get to another before the race gets there (not sure that is really feasible). I will have a bike with me, and was also thinking of parking somewhere and riding to get to watch so as not to get stuck with traffic.
thanks for any input.