Riders warn Paris Roubaix Femmes faces crowd safety risks after schedule change

Annemiek van Vleuten and Marijn de Vries say a schedule change has made Paris-Roubaix Femmes unsafe. Moving the race into a prime drinking timeslot has increased boozy crowds and rowdy roadside behavior. They cite a near-miss at Flanders and warn intoxicated, packed spectators create dangerous conditions on the cobbles. Rider safety is at stake, and organizers must tighten crowd control or revisit the calendar.