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The velodrome is officially called "Vélodrome André Pétrieux". The velodrome is named after a sports official working for the city of Roubaix. His father ran a café on the corner of Jules-Guesde Street and Lannoy Street, Chez Pétrieux. He was one of the founders in 1966 of the Vélo-Club Roubaisien, later the Vélo-Club de Roubaix Lille Métropole, an association with a development program for young cyclists, and since 2007 also a professional cycling team, Roubaix Lille Métropole. The velodrome has honored both cycling enthusiasts with his name since the spring of 2000 and before the start of Paris-Roubaix 2000. Source: Wikipedia

This velodrome isn't the first in Roubaix. In 1895, a Roubaix velodrome was built in the municipality of Croix. The track was built at the initiative of Théo Vienne and Maurice Pérez. This velodrome already served as the finish line for Paris-Roubaix, specifically for the first 19 editions until 1914, as Vienne was one of the race's initiators and organizers. The track's wood didn't survive the raids for firewood during the First World War. The entire circuit was demolished in 1924. ...so, in 1936, the current track was built in the Parc des Sports in the eastern part of Roubaix. It's a concrete velodrome with a length of 499.75 meters. Starting with the 1943 edition, the tradition that had prevailed until 1914 was revived, and Paris-Roubaix once again finished at a velodrome. Only from 1986 to 1988 were there any editions where the classic didn't reach its finale here. The velodrome also hosted the French National Track Cycling Championships in 1966 and 1971. Between 2006 and 2012, it also hosted an annual cyclocross race, the Grand Prix Lille Métropole, which was a stage of the Cyclocross World Cup in the 2008-2009, 2009-2010, and 2012-2013 seasons. In addition to the outdoor track, the indoor track, Vélodrome Jean Stablinski, opened in 2012. Source: Wikipedia

This original, enormous artwork consists of a table and 10 robinia wood chairs. These pieces of furniture enhance the illusion of oversized space and transport the viewer back to childhood. It's one of the artistic works you can discover along the Arty trail, which runs between Roubaix (FR) and Tournai (BE) along the Roubaix and Scheldt Canal (www.parcoursarty.com).

The penultimate cobbled section of Paris-Roubaix. I recommend doing part of it on the cobblestones to experience this very uncomfortable sensation (fortunately the cycle path is tarmac).

There were too many cars, even on a Friday afternoon, so I had to ride on the black edges when the cars came from behind. I'm looking forward to when this section is closed for a Paris-Roubaix weekend.

A nice climb on good asphalt. The first 400m averages 6%. A steep section up to 11% for the next 400m, then a bit of pushing, averaging 4%. A nice challenge, and a beautiful view on the right.

A wonderful tribute to the winners of this historic classic.

The Moulin de Barbissart is a historic windmill located in Obigies, a village in the municipality of Pecq, in the Hainaut province of Belgium https://www.mymileestonecard.com