Cycling: Paris-Roubaix postponed over COVID-19 fears

By Muhammed Enes Calli

ANKARA (AA) - The Paris-Roubaix has been postponed to October due to coronavirus concerns in France.

"The organisers of Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Roubaix Femmes have recognised the Préfecture des Hauts de France’s decision to request the postponement of the events that had been scheduled to take place on the 11th April," the organization said in a statement on Thursday.

The women’s race is now scheduled to be held on Oct. 2, while the men’s race is set to take place on Oct. 3.