Paris–Roubaix

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Paris–Roubaix built?1896
2. What is the organized by?Amaury Sport Organisation
3. What is the prize?Winners receive a symbolic cobblestone (sett)
4. What is the Paris–Roubaix race?The Paris–Roubaix is a one‑day bicycle race in northern France that is famous for its very old cobblestone roads. It is one of the oldest and most respected races in the world.
5. Why is it called the "Hell of the North"?It is called the "Hell of the North" because the roads are hard and the weather can be bleak, making the race very tough for the riders.

Pavé: Sections of rough, uneven cobblestone roads that are a defining and challenging feature of the race.
Monuments: A select group of the most prestigious and historic one-day cycling races in the European calendar.
Velodrome: A banked oval track specifically designed for bicycle racing, often serving as the finish line for Paris–Roubaix.
Forçats du pavé: A nickname for the dedicated volunteers who maintain the cobblestone sections of the race route.