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I visited northern France for the annual Paris-Roubaix Pro-Cycling race. The one day race is famous for rough terrain and cobblestones and is one of the 'Monuments' or classics of the European calendar. The race also known as Hell of the North and a Sunday in Hell began in 1896 is one of cycling's oldest races. My short film features action from several dusty stages of the race in the towns of Inchy, Hornaing and at the Moulin De Vertain. Also keep a look out for a TGV train. Images Follow

My film features the professional (and dusty !) Paris - Roubaix Bike Race which took place in April 2013 and was filmed at various locations along the route in France. The Race takes place (as its name suggests) on a route between Paris and Roubaix in northern France and is famous for its rough terrain and cobblestones which often cause riders to fall and gives the race its nickname of 'The Hell of the North & 'A Sunday in Hell'. The event was first run in 1896 and as one of cycling's oldest races draws large crowds from many country's. The race was created by two Roubaix textile manufacturers, Théodore Vienne and Maurice Perez.

The Eiffel Tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, who designed and built the tower. The tower was Erected in 1889 as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair and has become both a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. My video filmed in the early morning shows the tower from various angles and demonstrates how the tower dominates the Parisian skyline so spectacularly, It also almost seems to glow against the blue sky in the morning sun.

The roundabout at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris is notoriously difficult (for those not used to it) to navigate. The roundabout has no lanes and as such gives the impression of Chaos !. My film (filmed from the passenger seat whilst my Dad did the driving) gives a front seat view of the madness as we enter and exit the roundabout .