Paris-Nice 2017: Alaphilippe powers to victory and leaders jersey in ITT

The individual time trial in Paris-Nice is played out on a hilly route with a punchy finale. Julian Alaphilippe powers to an impressive win, thus taking the leader's jersey. Alberto Contador finishes in second and is forced to chase if he is to win his third Race to the Sun ever. (Slideshow route/profile)

Results 4th stage Paris-Nice

1. Julian Alaphilippe (fra)
2. Alberto Contador (spa) + 0.19
3. Tony Gallopin (fra) + 0.20
4. Gorka Izagirre (spa) + s.t.
5. Ilnur Zakarin (rus) + 0.33
6. David de la Cruz (spa) + 0.45
7. Michael Matthews (aus) + 0.47
8. Sergio Henao (col) + 0.48
9. Ion Izagirre (spa) + 0.49
10. Richie Porte (aus) + 0.50

13. Daniel Martin (irl) + 1.03
14. Simon Yates (gbr) + 1.04
20. Steven Kruijswijk (nld) + 1.13

GC after 1st stage
1. Julian Alaphilippe (fra)
2. Tony Gallopin (fra) + 0.33
3. Gorka Izagirre (spa) + 0.47
4. Sergio Henao (col) + 1.05
5. Daniel Martin (irl) + 1.20
6. Philippe Gilbert (bel) + 1.24
7. Ilnur Zakarin (rus) + 1.28
8. Alberto Contador (spa) + 1.31
9. Rudy Molard (fra) + 1.32
10. Arnaud Démare (fra) + 1.35

13. Ion Izagirre (spa) + 2.01
15. Simon Yates (gbr) + 2.16
17. Warren Barguil (fra) + 2.58
20. Steven Kruijswijk (nld) + 3.49

Check out the route of the ITT in Paris-Nice.