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16.10 Giacomo Nizzolo is climbing up positions in the group to be ready at the right time.
16.07 Fall in the rear of the group of the Austrian Mühlberger who, however, immediately got up.
16.04 The group 10 km from the finish significantly increases the pace.
16.00 The sprinter teams begin to take position at the head of the group.
15.55 The tension in the group rises when there are 15 km to the finish.
15.51 Poor Alexis Vuillermoz is forced to retire.
15.49 Alexis Vuillermoz remains on the ground with pain in his left arm.
15.47 Another fall at the end of the group: three riders involved.
15.43 We have reached about 25 km from the finish. The situation remains unchanged with the sprinter teams at the head of the platoon that continue to keep pace not irresistible.
15.39 The result of the flying finish of Bellegarde:
1. Andre Greipel 3 points, 3 seconds bonus
2. Michael Matthews 2 points, 2 seconds bonus
3. Nils Politt 1 point, 1 second bonus
15.36 Bad crash for the New Zealander who was forced to change his literally destroyed helmet. Bennett has left!
15.33 Fall in the queue of the group! George Bennett involved !!!
15.29 Passage to the second flying finish line. Greipel and second Matthews wins.
15.25 The fate of this second stage of the Paris-Nice seems to be sealed: it will have flown in compact ranks.
15.19 The race has reached about 40 km from the finish.
15.14 Quite quiet situation at the head of the group with the wind that now does not seem to bother the riders.
15.09 The situation of the running wind.
From the second intermediate sprint at Bellegarde, the riders face a flat 34km to the finish. The weather is a mild 8°C with a forecast 11km/h crosswind on the finish line.
#ParisNice | @ParisNice pic.twitter.com/s6kxokKRBm
– letourdata (@letourdata) March 8, 2021
15.04 There are about 50 km to go to the finish.
15.00 Compact group again.
14.56 Fabio Aru peeps at the head of the group to avert any dangers.
14.53 The second group returns. The platoon slowed down slightly.
14.51 Three small groups have been created from the original platoon. At the moment there are no big or late sprinters.
14.48 At the head of the group, several teams who work with the aim of splitting the group.
14.44 The Deceuninck-Quick Step tries to open a fan! Extremely elongated group!
14.39 At the moment there is no news, with the group peacefully continuing its approach to the hot phase of the stage.
14.35 The men of the Deceuninck-Quick Step and Team Ineos lead the platoon.
14.31 There is great attention in the group for the possibility of fans even if at this stage the scenario does not seem favorable to actions of this type.
14.27 Group that proceeds compactly at a pace that is anything but frenzied.
14.23 The wind conditions seem to have improved in this phase of the race.
14.19 There are about 85 km to go to the finish line and the long-awaited final sprint is on the horizon.
14.15 The transition to the intermediate sprint:
1. Michael Matthews (Bike Exchange)
2. Florian Vermeersch (Lotto-Soudal)
3. Yves Lampaert (Deceuninck-Quick Step)
14.09 Compact group! I caught the fugitives.
14.05 The platoon keeps the race under control. At the head of the group the sprinter teams.
13.58 The advantage of the treads has dropped to 1’15 “.
13.56 38.5 km covered in the second hour of the race with an average of 37.9 km / h.
13.52 Terzo Fabien Doubey (
13.48 Armee passes first at the Côte des Granges-le-Roi GPM ahead of De Bondt.
13.42 We remember the names of the treads, both from Belgium: Sander Armee (Qhubeka Assos) and Dries De Bondt (Alpecin Fenix).
13.38 This is a 1.3 kilometer long climb with a 4% gradient.
13.32 We are approaching the only GPM of the day.
13.28 Here is the situation in the group:
Deceuninck – Quick-Step sets the pace at #ParisNice, keeping the front duo’s advantage under control with 127 kilometers to go.
Photo: ASO / Fabien Boukla pic.twitter.com/SLO9sIfwXs– Deceuninck-QuickStep (@deceuninck_qst) March 8, 2021
13.25 The group has full control of the race.
13.18 Here is an image of the two treads:
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???? 140 km⏱ After 48 km, ????????@SanderArmee and ????????@Bondteke widened the gap slightly.
⏱ After 48km, ????????@SanderArmee and ????????@Bondteke slightly widened the gap. #ParisNice pic.twitter.com/AwVT3nyXQA
– Paris-Nice (@ParisNice) March 8, 2021
13.14 Deceuninck-Quick Step at the head of the group in protection of the race leader Sam Bennett.
13.10 The group is gnawing on something from the fugitives.
13.05 So the fugitives will meet this ascent in 30 kilometers.
13.01 Today’s route has only one roughness, the third category GPM of the Côte des Granges-le-Roi, but placed 110 kilometers from the finish.
12.57 Returning to the favorites of the day, Italy will be able to count on the presence of the European and Italian champion Giacomo Nizzolo (Team Qhubeka ASSOS), and Matteo Trentin (UAE Emirates).
12.52 37.2 km / h is the average of the first hour of racing.
12.49 150 km to the finish line and 4’20 ”for Sander Armee (Qhubeka Assos) and Dries De Bondt (Alpecin Fenix).
12.43 The treads continue to earn. There are still too many kilometers to go, so the group has no interest in getting too close to the leading couple.
12.38 Armee and De Bondt earn visibly! Now they have an advantage of 2’30 ”.
12.34 After 26 kilometers, the leading couple already have a 1’40 ”lead over the yellow jersey group.
12.30 Meanwhile, let’s remember the current top ten of the general classification:
1 BENNETT Sam Deceuninck – Quick Step 10 3:51:28
2 DÉMARE Arnaud Groupama – FDJ 0:04
3 MATTHEWS Michael Team BikeExchange 0:05
4 PEDERSEN Mads Trek – Segafredo 0:06
5 BENOOT Tiesj Team DSM 0:08
6 SWIFT Ben INEOS Grenadiers 0:09
7 STUYVEN Jasper Trek – Segafredo ,,
8 PHILIPSEN Jasper Alpecin-Fenix 0:10
9 COQUARD Bryan B&B Hotels p/b KTM ,,
10 ACKERMANN Pascal BORA – hansgrohe ,,
12.25 The group lets them go and the leading couple has already earned 45 ″.
12.20 Here is an attack attempt by Sander Armee (Qhubeka Assos) and Dries De Bondt (Alpecin Fenix).
12.15 Platoon still compact.
12.11 The situation in a group:
???? First pedal strokes with the #JauneJauneLCL for @Sammmy_Be ????#ParisNice pic.twitter.com/GXme14MdGh
– LCL yellow jersey (@MaillotjauneLCL) March 8, 2021
12.07 In the meantime, here is the presentation of today’s stage:
12.03 Moderate group pace.
11.57 Returning to the race, after 3 kilometers there are no attempts to attack.
11.53 In the meantime we relive together Sam Bennett’s triumph in the opening stage:
VIDEO Paris-Nice 2021, Sam Bennett wins the first stage in the sprint
11.48 Let’s go back to the race and the favorites of today’s stage where the name of the French national champion Arnaud Démare (Groupama-FDJ) also stands out:
???? @ArnaudDemare : “We have to take the risk of losing to win. In front of @Sammmy_Be, we’ll see what happens. “
???? @ArnaudDemare : « We have to take the risk of losing to win, one on one we’ll see what happens. »#ParisNice pic.twitter.com/6gX1ubZJbD
– Paris-Nice (@ParisNice) March 8, 2021
11.44 We recall that 166 riders started. Only Richie Porte (Ineos Grenadiers) is missing. The Australian retired on the occasion of yesterday’s stage after a very bad crash.
11.40 Here is the leader of the general classification Sam Bennett (Deceuninck-Quick Step). The Irishman is the number one candidate of the day after his magnificent victory in the opening leg:
???? @Sammmy_Be : “It was really great to put on this @MaillotJauneLCL this morning. “
???? @Sammmy_Be : « It was a great feeling putting the jersey on this morning. »#ParisNice pic.twitter.com/2ZzpBbDm9r
– Paris-Nice (@ParisNice) March 8, 2021
11.36 And here is the second leg of the Paris-Nice 2021:
????… Here we go!
???? …Go! #ParisNice pic.twitter.com/hM5LsbxUvp
– Paris-Nice (@ParisNice) March 8, 2021
11.32 Here is the altimetry of today’s stage:
Stage 2⃣ / Stage 2⃣
Oinville-sur-Montcient ➡ Amilly
???? 188 KM
???? 11h25
???? 15h50 / 16h15???? 2:45 p.m. on @ France3tv & @francetvsport#ParisNice pic.twitter.com/F7fb63F271
– Paris-Nice (@ParisNice) March 8, 2021
11.28 La Oinbille sur Montcient-Amilly, 188 km long, represents a new chance of victory for the fast wheels of the group.
11.25 Hello everyone and welcome to our LIVE LIVE of the second stage of Paris-Nice 2021.
The presentation of the second stage – The chronicle of the first stage – The video of Sam Bennett’s victory
Hello everyone and welcome to our LIVE LIVE of the second leg of the Paris-Nice 2021. New chance for fast wheels of the group in this fraction that will take place da Oinbille sur Montcient ad Amilly per 188 km. There is only one roughness to face when there are 110 km to go to the finish.
A stage in all probability destined to enhance the qualities of the group’s fast wheels. The route presents only one roughness, the third category GPM of the Coast of Granges-le-Roi, but placed 110 kilometers from the finish. The finish is totally flat and perfect for a close-range sprint.
The all-time favorite of today’s stage is Sam Bennett (Deceuninck – Quick Step), that yesterday had no rivals. The European and Italian champions will also be challenging the Irishman Giacomo Nizzolo (Team Qhubeka ASSOS), but also another blue, Matteo Trentin (UAE Emirates). Then pay attention to the hosts Arnaud Démare (Groupama – FDJ) e Nacer Bouhanni (Team Arkéa Samsic). Not to be underestimated either Phil Bauhaus (Bahrain – Victorious), Pascal Ackermann (Bora-hansgrohe) e Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Fenix).
OA Sport offers you LIVE LIVE text of the second leg of the Paris-Nice 2021 from 11.30, not to miss a second of the Corsa del Sole. Have fun!
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