Paris-Nice 2025 Route stage 3: Circuit Magny-Cours - Nevers
Tuesday, 11 March - Stage 3 of Paris-Nice is a time trial in which teams tackle a 28.4-kilometre route, but individual times are recorded for a rider crossing the line on his own. The final 5 kilometres include a climb with a maximum gradient of 11%.
In traditional team time trials, the clock stops for the fourth rider to cross the line, but Paris-Nice has done things differently for the past two years, as the rider’s individual time counts. This unique format has inspired some riders to attempt solo attacks in the closing kilometres, though none have yet succeeded. Last year, UAE Team Emirates secured victory by finishing together, just as Jumbo-Visma (now Visma | Lease a Bike) did in 2023.
While the route was flat in 2023 and slightly undulating last year, this time there’s a climb on the course that could provide a launchpad for solo moves. The Côte de la Pisserotte is a 1-kilometre climb averaging 5.4%, with a steepest section at 11%. The summit lies just over 4 kilometres from the finish, followed by a gentle downhill false flat to the line.
The rest of the course is a mix of flat and gently rolling terrain. The race begins with undulating terrain that ends after about 13 kilometres. From there, it transitions into flatter terrain before reaching the Côte de la Pisserotte, which is likely to be the decisive point.
A time check is located at the 14-kilometre mark.
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