The open cycle track has a long history and is still the destination of Paris-Roubaix. The last 300 meters before the Velodrome are after Charles Crupelandt bennant, the only winner of Paris-Roubaix comes from Roubaix.
The Espierres Canal lies in Belgium between the French border and the Scheldt through the provinces of Hainaut and West Flanders. Its French extension is called Roubaix Canal. It was reopened in 2011 for river traffic.