The winner of the 8th stage has been decided in a tight sprint
Lenny Martinez and Jonas Vingegaard have combined in the final miles of the 8th stage of Paris Nice, but both have sought victory.
Lenny Martinez and Jonas Vingegaard have combined in the final miles of the 8th stage of Paris Nice, but both have sought victory.
Vingeggard has won his 45th victory and his third of the season.
The stage has been reduced to 47 kilometers due to bad weather and Pont has competed between Louis Nucera and Isola.
Today's departure was scheduled for noon, but the organizers have decided to restrict the route for the second consecutive day. The cyclists have returned to the team's buses and will depart at 1.45 p.m., 47 kilometres from the Isolak destination.
The Colombian Harold Tejada attacked less than 5 kilometers from the finish line and reached the finish line with six seconds ahead of the platoon.
The team of Joshua Tarling, Igor Arrieta, Steff Cras and Arthur Kluckers has managed to escape five kilometers from the finish line and the fastest has been Tejada.
The Dane has crossed the finish line with authority and alone, after attacking for 20 kilometers, and has almost sentenced the overall ranking of the French race.
Although he was already victorious, Jonas Vingegaard (VISMA) has attacked 20.8 metres from the finish line. He has entered alone with a time of 4:29:01. Valentín Paret-Peintre (Quick-Step) has arrived second and Harold Tejada (Astana) third.
The Danish cyclist is the new leader of the race after crossing the finish line alone in the fourth stage. Vingegaard attacked 1000 meters from the finish line and left behind Daniel Felipe Martinez and Tim Van Dijke.
In the absence of a mile, Jonas Vingegaard (VISMA) has won a victory that will put the race on track. Daniel Felipe Martínez (Red Bull-BORA) has crossed the finish line with 42 seconds of difference, followed by Tim Van Dijke (Red Bull-BORA).