Ready for the Hell of the North

This weekend marks the fourth edition of Paris–Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift, a race that promises to be both spectacular and challenging. The flat 148.5km course will see our riders start from the Complexe sportif Jean Degros in Denain, with a grand finale arrival scheduled on the legendary Vélodrome of Roubaix.

The parcours is infamous for its seventeen cobblestone sections, totaling 29.2 kilometers of the overall distance. Among them are the famous sections of Mons-en-Pévèle and Carrefour de l’Arbre, known for their difficulty and capacity to test the peloton.

For this challenging edition, AG Insurance – Soudal has put together a team consisting of Maaike Boogaard, Kim Le Court, Anya Louw, Maud Rijnbeek, and Ilse Pluimers. Under the guidance of sports director Servais Knaven, who tasted the glory of a Paris-Roubaix win in 2001, our team is ready to take on these historic cobbles.

“I'm really looking forward to Paris-Roubaix, but it's also nerve-wracking. Last week, I explored the real cobblestones of France for the first time during a recon, and they were quite rough. But I'm definitely looking forward to it. Like every race I've competed in this year, it's uncharted territory, and I always try to push my limits. And yes, the team is very excited, so it promises to be a great race. I normally don't have any expectations for myself; without expectations, I feel less pressure. But yes, I'm hard on myself and always want to do the best I can. A top 15 or top 10 would be ideal. But even if I achieve a top 10, I'll still want more. There will be 150 riders on the start line, but we are confident in ourselves”, added Kim Le Court.