The German pro cycling team BORA – ARGON 18 has yet again been awarded a wildcard for Paris-Roubaix, the so--called “Hell of the North.” The team managed by Ralph Denk will thus be participating in the famous one-day race in northern France for the fifth consecutive time. With today’s invitation, the young German team now has its fourth cycling monument on the calendar in addition to Milan-San Remo, the Tour of Flanders and Il Lombardia.

“We are excited about the wildcard because we now have the most challenging classics scheduled for our riders this spring. Participating in Paris-Roubaix is something really special. Every rider respects and is motivated by the legends surrounding this race. To date, we have been known for having a presence in the decisive breakaway groups. Now that we have more experience, we want to focus our attention and strategy on reaching the podium this year,” said Ralph Denk, Team Manager of BORA – ARGO 18, commenting on receiving the wildcard.

The 113th edition of Paris-Roubaix will take place this year on April 12. On the 253 kilometers from Compiègne to the velodrome in Roubaix, the riders must get through 27 infamous cobblestones sections. Three of these sections are also on the route of the fourth stage of this year’s Tour de France.