Les Amis de Paris-Roubaix are a volunteer organisation who work on preserving and maintaining the cobblestones of Paris-Roubaix and they have posted a photo on Twitter showing the work that is taking place on one of the sectors of pavé used in the famous race.
The group are focused on two sectors this year and the works in Auchy-lez-Orchies are well advanced and according to Les Amis should be completed by the end of February, weather permitting. The other sector which will be worked on is at Mons-en-Pévèle.
The group undertake work on an ongoing basis to repair potholes along the route and ensure the sectors are rideable. In addition to repairing sectors of pave, they also try and rediscover sectors in the Nord region which could be used in the race.
The group was founded by Jean-Claude Vallaeys in 1983. It is based in France but is open to members all over the world and it’s due to their work that the race retains its unique character.
Nice work and voluntary as well.Well done
can’t wait! hoping Degenkolb will win it again this year.