'Paris-Roubaix is tailor-made for her' – Lotte Kopecky primed to become first repeat winner as SD Worx-Protime line up with options

Lotte Kopecky, the reigning World Champion, is widely tipped to become the first repeat winner of Paris-Roubaix Femmes on Sunday, April 6th. Her dominant SD Worx-Protime squad has openly stated they possess "a serious contender for victory, and possibly even more than one," indicating a multi-pronged attack strategy for the iconic cobbled classic. This confidence underscores Kopecky's exceptional form and her team's formidable strength heading into the Hell of the North.

This forecast isn't mere speculation; Kopecky's 2023 victory showcased her power and tactical acumen on the pavé, a performance that has only been amplified by her subsequent World Championship title and a strong start to 2024. For SD Worx-Protime, this race represents another opportunity to assert their dominance in the women's peloton, leveraging their deep roster to control the narrative and isolate rivals. Their collective strength often proves as decisive as individual brilliance on such unforgiving terrain.

To suggest Kopecky is merely "primed" for Roubaix feels almost an understatement; for her, it’s less a challenge and more a coronation waiting to happen, provided the cobbles don't have other ideas.