Paris-Nice 2024, March 3-10

[OlavEH]

I would wish ASO skipped these 15 km, 6 % MTFs in Paris-Nice and rather prioritized shorter and steeper climbs. Climbs like Utelle are so underwhelming.

 

[Eeslliw]

I think Remco has this in the bag really. Tomorrow is his type of a terrain and I can't see Jorgenson or McNulty follow him when he launches an attack, and when you get droped on a stage like that you ship minutes. Roglic is too far back and doesn't look explosive enough at all to do something.

 

[scribers]

I think Remco has this in the bag really. Tomorrow is his type of a terrain and I can't see Jorgenson or McNulty follow him when he launches an attack, and when you get droped on a stage like that you ship minutes. Roglic is too far back and doesn't look explosive enough at all to do something.

This would be a really good show for viewers

 

[Tricycle Rider]

McNulty looks both tired and bewildered to still be on top of the podium

 

[Berniece]

Remco and Roglic looking whatever again. Especially the latter

Yeah, it’s all about Jonas and Tadej. But we kinda knew that already

Remco didn’t go to altitude yet

 

[Krzysztof_O]

I think Remco has this in the bag really. Tomorrow is his type of a terrain and I can't see Jorgenson or McNulty follow him when he launches an attack, and when you get droped on a stage like that you ship minutes. Roglic is too far back and doesn't look explosive enough at all to do something.

Not saying it's in the bag but I'm expecting a major move from Remco tomorrow and he has a decent chance to close the GC gap.

 

[Netserk]

Remco and Roglic looking whatever again. Especially the latter

Yeah, its all about Jonas and Tadej. But we kinda knew that already

What did you expect from Rogla today with Vlasov up the road?

 

[Netserk]

I would wish ASO skipped these 15 km, 6 % MTFs in Paris-Nice and rather prioritized shorter and steeper climbs. Climbs like Utelle are so underwhelming.

If they are going to have MTFs in the race, I prefer shallow ones. Differences are to be made before the finish.

 

[scribers]

The problem is sqs did a lot of work today and he’ll need more of that again tomorrow to get away

 

[SHAD0W93]

Quickstep to set up a massive pace tomorrow to try and set up Evenepoel. McNulty and Jorgenson need to drop and it would be poetic if the overall or podium between Skjelmose and Evenepoel is from Skjelmose getting 3rd that stage.

 

[AmRacer]

Remco didn’t go to altitude yet

Have the others been on altitude?

 

[theyoungest]

Still impressive to me how much Evenepoel improved his sprint. Can't be that long ago it was considered a bit of a joke?

It was always a bit of a mystery why he couldn't sprint, he has the build for it. I think it was more inexperience than inability.

McNulty looks both tired and bewildered to still be on top of the podium

I think he still has the jersey because Jorgenson didn't want it. The Belgian commentators were fuming, "why isn't he pulling! The DSes should tell him to get to the front!" Guys, wasn't it obvious? In this race having the leader's jersey isn't exactly an advantage.

 

[Jumbo Visma Fan :)]

The good thing for Bora this year is with Roglic, you can send guys like Vlasov for wins and not be heavily marked. Hopefully we see more of this later in the year when the Tour comes around.

 

[houtdffan]

I would wish ASO skipped these 15 km, 6 % MTFs in Paris-Nice and rather prioritized shorter and steeper climbs. Climbs like Utelle are so underwhelming.

These climbs are fine. Decent gaps in the field were created due to the tempo grinder.

Van De Velde is an IDIOT for thinking the way to gain time on a climb like this is to change the pace. NO, it is to set a tempo and wear down your opponents, just like what happened today with McNulty

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Have the others been on altitude?

IIRC Roglic did altitude recently. Visma practically has it's headquarters on top of Teide, so it wouldn't surprise me if Jorgenson has as well, but that's just a guess.

 

[Berniece]

Quickstep to set up a massive pace tomorrow to try and set up Evenepoel. McNulty and Jorgenson need to drop and it would be poetic if the overall or podium between Skjelmose and Evenepoel is from Skjelmose getting 3rd that stage.

But after watching today I’m not sure they can set a pace high enough. His team is lacking at the moment.

 

[Volderke]

But after watching today I’m not sure they can set a pace high enough. His team is lacking at the moment.

He needs a mano-a-mano with the other favourites. If Evenepoel is good, he can keep attacking, up, down and on the flat. After some time, most would just give up. The problem is when there are team mates among the favourites that can set the pace.

 

[Berniece]

He needs a mano-a-mano with the other favourites. If Evenepoel is good, he can keep attacking, up, down and on the flat. After some time, most would just give up. The problem is when there are team mates among the favourites that can set the pace.

He needs a gap, but they are stuck on his wheel. Maybe he’s able to make a proper gap when it gets steeper.

I hope he goes on Cote de Peille, and doesn’t wait for Col d’Eze or Quatre Chemins

 

[RobertCrawley]

Remco is going to stomp the pedals tomorrow. Watch out!

 

[Escarabajo]

Tomorrow is going to be nice!
Tomorrow it will be thunderdome. Several riders within striking distance.

 

[OlavEH]

These climbs are fine. Decent gaps in the field were created due to the tempo grinder.

No, they are not. They are mostly underwhelming. And we could easily have a one week race with a bit distinctive profile than doing just these type of climbs. CD, Tour de Suisse, Romandie and Catalunya are enough. Let at least PN have a bit different profile.

 

[RobertCrawley]

Primoz: "I'm so far back I don't even know who is the leader."

 

[Netserk]

No, they are not. They are mostly underwhelming. And we could easily have a one week race with a bit distinctive profile than doing just these type of climbs. CD, Tour de Suisse, Romandie and Catalunya are enough. Let at least PN have a bit different profile.

A steeper uphill finish would make PN more similar to the other races.

 

[tobydawq]

Sam Bennett beat Carlos Rodríguez and Finn Fisher-Black today.

 

[DNP-Old]

Sam Bennett beat Carlos Rodríguez and Finn Fisher-Black today.

Maybe there's a future for him as a climber? I mean, 86th ain't too far off from his usual sprint result.