Paris-Nice 2017: Simon Yates solos to victory, Alaphilippe still in yellow

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 second, while Julian Alaphilippe holds on to the leaders jersey. (Slideshow route/profile)

Results 6th stage Paris-Nice 2017

1. Simon Yates (gbr)
2. Sergio Henao (col) + 0.17
3. Richie Porte (aus) + 0.26
4. Julian Alaphilippe (fra) + 0.29
5. Daniel Martin (irl) s.t.
6. Ion Izagirre (spa) + 0.32
7. Jakob Fuglsang (den) s.t.
8. Alberto Contador (spa) s.t.
9. Ilnur Zakarin (rus) s.t.
10. Tony Gallopin (fra) s.t.

12. Gorka Izagirre (spa) + 0.39
13. Warren Barguil (fra) s.t.

GC after 6th stage
1. Julian Alaphilippe (fra)
2. Tony Gallopin (fra) + 0.36
3. Sergio Henao (col) + 0.46
4. Gorka Izagirre (spa) + 0.57
5. Daniel Martin (irl) + 1.20
6. Ilnur Zakarin (rus) + 1.28
7. Alberto Contador (spa) + 1.34
8. Simon Yates (gbr) + 1.37
9. Ion Izagirre (spa) + 2.04
10. Warren Barguil (fra) + 3.08

Race report
Following two failed attempts Alessandro De Marchi, Axel Domont, Winner Anacona, José Herrada, Michael Valgren, Ben Swift, Sylvain Chavanel and Eduardo Sepulveda attack with soms 50 kms done. They race to a lead of some 5 minutes.

Sepulveda and De Marchi are the last remaining leaders and they are brought back with 21 kms to go.

Simon Yates attacks just before the top of the Col de Bourigaille and he powers to a lead of 46 seconds when hitting the Wall of Fayence.

It’s enough for a glorious win. Sergio Henao goes after him on the steep ramps, but the Colombian can’t close the gap. Yet he does manage to put 12 seconds into Alaphilippe and takes a time bonus of 6 seconds, so he comes closer in the overall. Still, the 24-yo Frenchman must be pleased as he finishes 3 seconds ahead of most other GC-contenders.

Read about the route of the 6th stage of Paris-Nice 2017.