Paris-Nice 2026, March 8-15

[Tim Cahill]

Kevin looks crazy strong, think he will still podium this if he's not dead after the stage

 

[Didinho]

Just tuned in. What is this. Brutal race because of the weather? And why is Vingo wearing a parachute?

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Turning out to be a decent day for the French after all

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

Just tuned in. What is this. Brutal race because of the weather? And why is Vingo wearing a parachute?

Its been wild!

 

[Berniece]

you mean you would like Vingo to roll in the line and ride with them instead of just drafting behind? fair

Martínez has not hit the front once, either.

I don’t care that Vingegaard isn’t taking turns, I get that, it’s normal. I care that he goes for the sprint when he’s cruising along. I find that weird. If there’s a break and one of the riders doesn’t take any turns, do they normally go for the sprint or KOM? It’s frowned upon, which is also why the RBH riders were looking at each other like wtf just happened.

I get the feeling that if it weren't Jonas, you wouldn't be as emphatic in your assessment.

I think you don’t know me. Keep your assumptions to yourself. I don’t understand that if I say that I disagree but that it doesn’t matter you need to try and make it personal. Just drop it. We have different opinions, and that it’s Vingegaard has nothing to do with it.

 

[Sciatic]

Onley feeling his crash

That's got to be it . . . even after all the work chasing he shouldn't get dropped by this group.

 

[search]

Kevin looks crazy strong, think he will still podium this if he's not dead after the stage

Tim van Dijke should easily take 3rd, I think. He was up there with the best in the cold Fleche Wallonne as well.

 

[Samamba]

also looked like a planed bike change to me rather than a mechanical? If so, that was a big mistake as well

He had problems with his chain, so they decided to switch, but then they just pulled out the cars from some reason. So very unlucky of course, but I do think Ineos should've made a decision earlier or after that to wait for Vauquelin and work together. Anyways, all in all just a bunch of bad luck ofc

 

[Rou]

So did Jonas mistakenly took his son's outfit for today or what's going on? I just noticed and nearly fell of the couch

 

[Samamba]

they couldn't know of his crash and mech problems

No they couldn't, main reason is just pure bad luck, but they still made the decision to just not help Vauquelin. It was risky, as you see now. I never understood why they were happy with Vauquelin behind.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Tim van Dijke should easily take 3rd, I think. He was up there with the best in the cold Fleche Wallonne as well.

I think he meant podiuming the GC, I don‘t believe in Van Dijke for that.

 

[search]

I think he meant podiuming the GC, I don‘t believe in Van Dijke for that.

ah okay, yeah, unless there's a big route change it will be tough

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Jensen Plowright should focus on GC from now on

 

[Heston]

Bora boys have been superb today

 

[Samu Cuenca]

AH! I see now. He has to be losing 30 watts with that windsock effect though.

But he probably has 40 more than last season, so he'll be ok.

 

[Rou]

Soler is only 1.5-2 kms back. Vamos Marc!

 

[Unchained]

Vingegaard's outfit makes it look like it's got a marsupial pouch in front. That's clearly why he doesn't take any pulls in the front

Kangaroos in France? What next?

 

[Unchained]

Soler is only 1.5-2 kms back. Vamos Marc!

He needs a feed from his dad's friend..

 

[Berflamand]

Tim Van Dijke still taking time on the better climbers in the second group so far. Crazy ride by him and his brother.

 

[Unterlenkerfahrend]

Crazy performance by the Van Dijke bros. I mean they also were partly pulling after the crosswind splits, no?

 

[Tim Cahill]

Good luck Daniel you'll need it.

 

[Samamba]

I really hope for a surprise, but it would be hilarious if Vingegaard just drops Martinez like a stone here immediately

 

[Berniece]

I really hope for a surprise, but it would be hilarious if Vingegaard just drops Martinez like a stone here immediately

Martinez isn't looking that good, so I expect Vingegaard to drop him

 

[Samamba]

LOOOOOOOOOL

 

[Rou]

Van Dijke stronger than Danny!
What is going on!