Paris - Nice 2017
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Paris-Nice 2017: De la Cruz wins ahead of Contador, Henao overall winner
Door Martijn Ophorst Stage 8 is a short race with five tough climbs. Contador attacks with two climbs to go and after compelling racing he finishes in second. Yet, he ends the Race to the Sun 2 seconds down on winner Sergio Henao.
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Paris-Nice 2017: Porte climbs to victory in Queen Stage, Sergio Henao new leader
Door Martijn Ophorst The Queen Stage in Paris-Nice travels to the Col de la Couillole, peaking at an elevation of 1,678 metres. Richie Porte goes solo with 3 kilometres remaining and soloes to victory ahead of Alberto Contador and Dan Martin. Sergio Henao comes in…
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Paris-Nice 2017: Simon Yates solos to victory, Alaphilippe still in yellow
Door Martijn Ophorst The 192 kilometres route of the 6th stage in Paris-Nice taking in six climbs, while the summit finish is on a punchy climb in Fayence. Simon Yates goes on the attack on the penultimate climb to solo to an impressive victory. Sergio Henao comes in…
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Paris-Nice 2017: Greipel outsprints Démare and Groenewegen, Alaphilippe still leader
Door Martijn Ophorst The route of stage 5 in Paris-Nice amounts to almost 200 kilometres. The race boils down to a bunch sprint in Bourg de Péage with Andre Greipel fastest. The German bests Démare and Groenewegen on the line, while Julian Alaphilippe retains in the…
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Paris-Nice 2017: Alaphilippe powers to victory and leaders jersey in ITT
Door Martijn Ophorst 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…
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Paris-Nice 2017: Sam Bennett outsprints Kristoff and Degenkolb
Door Martijn Ophorst Stage 3 in Paris-Nice is played out on a 190 kilometres route. The riders enjoy tail wind, yet the pace is relaxed. The race boils down to a bunch sprint with Sam Bennett besting Kristoff and Degenkolb. Démare is still in the overall lead.
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Paris-Nice 2017: Colbrelli outsprints Degenkolb after rain soaked race
Door Martijn Ophorst At 195 kilometres, the 2nd stage in Paris-Nice is a rain soaked race in horrible conditions. Echelons all over the place, but eventually the race boils down to a bunch sprint with Sonny Colbrelli fastest. Arnaud Démare retains in the overall…
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Paris-Nice 2017: Démare bests Alaphilippe in sprint-à-deux
Door Martijn Ophorst At 148.5 kilometres, stage 1 in Paris-Nice is marked by echelons. After sensational racing Alaphilippe attacks on a 6% climb in the deep finale. Démare jumps to his wheel and the Milan-San Remo winner bests his compatriot on the line. Along with…
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Paris-Nice 2017: The Route
Door Martijn Ophorst The 2017 edition of Paris-Nice starts on Sunday 5 March to finish on 12 March. The route features four chances for fast men, one uphill time trial and one hilly stage, while the two final stages are suited for climbers and GC-riders. Stage 7 takes…
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Paris-Nice 2017: Riders
Door Martijn Ophorst Paris-Nice boasts a strong line up. Former winners Contador and Porte face competition by the likes of Zakarin, Bardet, Izagirre (Ion), and Kruijswijk. Title holder Geraint Thomas is not competing. Cyclingstage. com brings you the startlist of…
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Paris-Nice 2017: Favourites
Door Martijn Ophorst To win Paris-Nice you have to be a strong climber with good time trial skills. Last year Geraint Thomas bested Alberto Contador by 4 seconds in the overall, so El Pistolero will be looking for revenge. But there are more favourites for GC-victory…
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Paris-Nice 2017 Route stage 1: Bois d’Arcy – Bois d’Arcy
Door Martijn Ophorst Sunday, 5 March 2017 - At 148.5 kilometres, the 1st stage in Parijs-Nice runs on a predominantly flat circuit. Start and finish are in Bois d'Arcy, 30 kilometres west of Paris. The penutimate kilometre is marked by an average gradient of 6%, while…
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Paris-Nice 2017 Route stage 2: Rochefort en Yvelines – Amilly (Loiret)
Door Martijn Ophorst Monday, 6 March 2017 - At 195 kilometres, the route of the 2nd stage in Paris-Nice runs from Rochefort-en-Yvelines to Amilly. Chances are the race will boil down to a bunch sprint.
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Paris-Nice 2017 Route stage 3: Chablis – Chalon sur Saône
Door Martijn Ophorst Tuesday, 7 March 2017 - Stage 3 in Paris-Nice is played out on a 190 kilometres course leading from Chablis to Chalon-sur-Saône. The route is the perfect tonic for a bunch sprint to ignite.
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Paris-Nice 2017 Route stage 4: Beaujeu – Mont Brouilly
Door Martijn Ophorst Wednesday, 8 March 2017 – Stage 4 in Paris-Nice is a 14.5 kilometres ITT with finish uphill. The closing climb accounts for 3 kilometres at 7.7%, while the last kilometre takes in a 25% sector to arrive at an average of 9.3%.
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Paris-Nice 2017 Route stage 5: Quincié en Beaujolais – Bourg de Péage
Door Martijn Ophorst Thursday, 9 March 2017 - In the 5th stage of Paris-Nice the riders travel from Quincié-en-Beaujolais to Bourg de Péage. At 199.5 kilometres, it is the longest stage in the 2017 edition of Paris-Nice.
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Paris-Nice 2017 Route stage 6: Aubagne – Fayence
Door Martijn Ophorst Friday, 10 March 2017 - At 192 kilometres, stage 6 in Paris-Nice is an attrition taking in no less than six ascents. The route leads from Aubagne to a punchy closing climb in Fayence.
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Paris-Nice 2017 Route stage 7: Nice – Col de la Couillole
Door Martijn Ophorst Saturday, 11 March 2017 - At 177 kilometres, the route of stage 7 in Paris-Nice travels from Nice to Col de la Couillole. With two 1st category ascents this is the Queen Stage, finishing at an elevation of 1,678 metres after a 15 kilometres…
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Paris-Nice 2017 Route stage 8: Nice – Nice
Door Martijn Ophorst Sunday, 12 March 2017 - At 115.5 kilometres, stage 8 is supposed to be an explosive closing stage to Paris-Nice. With both start and finish in Nice, the route takes in five tough climbs. The last summit, the notorious Col d'Èze, is crested with…