This Sunday, March 6, the 80th edition of Paris-Nice. The Race to the Sun brings together several big names, from Roglic at Quintana. The French have arguments to make, at home.
For its 80th edition, Paris-Nice did in the classic and the efficient. Once again this year, the Race to the Sun is a perfect warm-up for Grand Tour riders who are preparing for the summer events, starting with the Tour de France. Between Mantes-la-Ville and the Promenade des Anglais, the show promises to be there, from March 6 to 13. The route is enticing, with four crazy last stages, including this finish at the top of the Col du Turini on the penultimate day.
Big names at the start
Among the favourites, Primoz Roglic is often cited first. The Slovenian will be surrounded by an imposing team Jumbo-Visma. Road From aert will be important at his side in the edges, not to mention that he can also play his personal card. The Belgian Swiss army knife could hit hard on the Montluçon chrono (4th stage). The climber Adam Yates (Ineos-Grenadiers) has already shown itself at ease on theUAE Tour, and his brother Simon will also be ones to watch. The latter shares the leadership of his team BikeExchange-Jayco with Dylan Groenewegen. With three stages won on Paris-Nice, the Dutch sprinter has already shown himself to be at ease. Obviouslywe must not forget the German Maximilian chessman, double defending champion. If he was able to benefit from special circumstances during his victories, he remains a serious competitor.
Ambitious French teams
The in-form runner of the moment is undoubtedly nairo Quintana. The Colombian of the Breton team Arkea Samsic got into the habit of shining in the south of France. Naironman has already won the Tour de la Provence and the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var in recent weeks. On the tricolor side, the main candidates for the general are David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ) and Guillaume Martin (Cofidis). The two Frenchmen can also chase the mountain stages. Just like the Niçois Clément Champoussin (AG2R) which will finish the event on its training routes. For the sprint blue White Redrunners like Anthony Turgis or Bryan Coquard could stand out.
