Paris - Nice 2021, March 7 - March 14

[Samu Cuenca]

Matthews finished 7th last year on a hillier and slightly longer course, so I wouldn't discount him either. But with the bike sponsor switcheroo between Jumbo, BikeExchange and DSM, things could be different today.

 

[search]

yeah, also for Roglic of course. Last week he said that he can't say much about his new time trial bike - not sure if that's due to not having it used much, or his general preference of not saying much, though

 

[Kazistuta]

Sorry, must have mistaken the Paris-Nice time trial for the Tirreno one. Just read some previews for that race. I withdraw my M&M comment

 

[Jungle Cycle]

Cavagna ftw
Pollit in yellow

 

[johnymax]

Dennis has already started. He is 1st at the checkpoint, 16s ahead of Durbridge.

 

[johnymax]

Dennis has already started. He is 1st at the checkpoint, 16s ahead of Durbridge.

Dennis best time at the finish, 17:47.

 

[Faserr]

Slower time trial course then expected. 48,5 km/h for Dennis.

 

[DJ Sprtsch]

Live timing for those not able to watch.

 

[BlueRoads]

There's something in the water in Oceania.

(Is it fish?)

 

[johnymax]

Bevin 2nd only 3s behind Dennis.

 

[tobydawq]

Oh, how surprising that Tissot freezes...

 

[tobydawq]

Wow, Izagirre is third at the checkpoint (I know, we still miss a lot of riders). He has not impressed on his TT bike the last couple of years.

 

[johnymax]

I thought Dennis would win pretty comfortably but a lot of riders coming close now. I'm not sure that's the winning time.

 

[BlueRoads]

Pretty good time for Lutsenko.

 

[Lui98]

Good first intermediate for Kruijswijk, only 3 seconds behind Dennis​

 

[johnymax]

If Roglič somehow finds his pre 2020 TT powers, I think he can win this. Not a small if, though.

 

[BlueRoads]

I really wonder how Hart will do. One of the most interesting things for me about this stage.

 

[SafeBet]

Steven K flying

 

[tobydawq]

Maximilian Schachmann will win this stage.

 

[johnymax]

Wow Kruijswijk is flying

 

[will-10]

I'm enjoying seeing Stevie K go quick again.

 

[BlueRoads]

Maximilian Schachmann will win this stage.

That would be great. But the Bora guys all seem a bit undercooked so far.

 

[Lequack]

What's the point of disc brakes on a TT bike on such a flat course when you're not even braking. It's just an added drag, since rim brakes on a TT bike are usually hidden within the frame. It might be just a watt, but it makes no sense.

 

[Wvv]

Pretty good time for Lutsenko.

Certainly considering this:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1369281177912291328

 

[johnymax]

Stivie K to win the Tour!