{"id":233029,"date":"2026-03-13T14:08:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/paris-nice-stage-6-live-breakaway-finally-forms-after-fearsome-fight-throughout-start-of-the-stage\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:08:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:08:32","slug":"paris-nice-stage-6-live-breakaway-finally-forms-after-fearsome-fight-throughout-start-of-the-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/paris-nice-stage-6-live-breakaway-finally-forms-after-fearsome-fight-throughout-start-of-the-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Paris-Nice stage 6 LIVE &#8211; Breakaway finally forms after fearsome fight throughout start of the stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p>Refresh <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T14:08:33+00:00\">2026-03-13T14:08:33.347Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-cote-de-bonnieux\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-cote-de-bonnieux\"><span>KOM &#8211; C\u00d4TE DE BONNIEUX<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"cae8374c-3edf-4056-845a-a9d31f49f97b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Arrieta leads the break over the top of the climb ahead of Kluckers and Tarling, with the peloton about 1:40 back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T14:07:11+00:00\">2026-03-13T14:07:11.127Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"3ba1f049-1d9c-4222-ba36-ecf92fece00a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ETrJmMNWhXYGRrEcLRSHbj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ETrJmMNWhXYGRrEcLRSHbj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ETrJmMNWhXYGRrEcLRSHbj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ETrJmMNWhXYGRrEcLRSHbj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ETrJmMNWhXYGRrEcLRSHbj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ETrJmMNWhXYGRrEcLRSHbj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T14:05:49+00:00\">2026-03-13T14:05:49.166Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"062f2dea-1a97-4cf1-b3c6-c1b45e205e69\">Simon Dehairs of Alpecin-Premier Tech has abandoned the race, becomming the 32nd to do so since the start of the race last weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T14:03:23+00:00\">2026-03-13T14:03:23.971Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"8ba3c8ed-8a10-4974-a89b-67bed44b6009\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qq6LheA3LP3WPKmyKmzhYK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qq6LheA3LP3WPKmyKmzhYK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qq6LheA3LP3WPKmyKmzhYK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qq6LheA3LP3WPKmyKmzhYK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qq6LheA3LP3WPKmyKmzhYK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qq6LheA3LP3WPKmyKmzhYK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"APT, FRANCE - MARCH 13: Benjamin Thomas of France and Louis Rouland of France and Team Cofidis lead the peloton during the 84th Paris-Nice 2026, Stage 6 a 179.3km stage from Barbentane to Apt 234m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 13, 2026 in Apt, France. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qq6LheA3LP3WPKmyKmzhYK-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qq6LheA3LP3WPKmyKmzhYK-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qq6LheA3LP3WPKmyKmzhYK-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qq6LheA3LP3WPKmyKmzhYK-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qq6LheA3LP3WPKmyKmzhYK-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qq6LheA3LP3WPKmyKmzhYK-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qq6LheA3LP3WPKmyKmzhYK.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qq6LheA3LP3WPKmyKmzhYK.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T14:01:06+00:00\">2026-03-13T14:01:06.964Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7eca5c57-da16-4af8-bde4-6e9b9a762751\">The breakaway riders have begun tackling the 4.1% slopes of the 2.5km C\u00f4te de Bonnieux.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:58:12+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:58:12.592Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4d5c9ee0-63f0-4e90-b92c-0a3940d77cf7\">Pinarello Q36.5&#8217;s Fabio Christen has become the latest rider to abandon the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:57:29+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:57:29.554Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"ac0ed796-1e42-4798-9366-a49ff29581f3\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYXmSmaeKLiqvtNXivtNdT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYXmSmaeKLiqvtNXivtNdT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYXmSmaeKLiqvtNXivtNdT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYXmSmaeKLiqvtNXivtNdT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYXmSmaeKLiqvtNXivtNdT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYXmSmaeKLiqvtNXivtNdT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"APT, FRANCE - MARCH 13: Benjamin Thomas of France and Team Cofidis and Callum Thornley of Great Britain and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe lead the peloton during the 84th Paris-Nice 2026, Stage 6 a 179.3km stage from Barbentane to Apt 234m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 13, 2026 in Apt, France. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYXmSmaeKLiqvtNXivtNdT-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYXmSmaeKLiqvtNXivtNdT-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYXmSmaeKLiqvtNXivtNdT-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYXmSmaeKLiqvtNXivtNdT-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYXmSmaeKLiqvtNXivtNdT-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYXmSmaeKLiqvtNXivtNdT-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYXmSmaeKLiqvtNXivtNdT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mYXmSmaeKLiqvtNXivtNdT.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:55:28+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:55:28.498Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"98e0617a-acb7-491c-a26c-3ea6dcacd778\">Josh Tarling is clearly the most powerful man on the flat in this break, as one of the world&#8217;s best time trialists. He might struggle more in relation to superior climbers Arrieta and Cras, now that the terrain is changing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:53:39+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:53:39.304Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-80km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ee86c470-2efa-4866-b3f0-9b9bc35d5e97\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton have kept the break at about two minutes, as they approach the foot of the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:51:41+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:51:41.070Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"07fee030-137f-495a-b5d5-b232f5df5215\">The peloton, being pulled along by Cofidis.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"91c610cf-34ff-436b-8544-d6f899f00dc8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFRyDwY3vokRrE6YfJ3dDc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFRyDwY3vokRrE6YfJ3dDc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFRyDwY3vokRrE6YfJ3dDc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFRyDwY3vokRrE6YfJ3dDc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFRyDwY3vokRrE6YfJ3dDc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFRyDwY3vokRrE6YfJ3dDc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cofidis&amp;#039; French rider Benjamin Thomas leads the pack during the 6th stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race, 179.3 km between Barbentane and Apt, on March 13, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFRyDwY3vokRrE6YfJ3dDc-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFRyDwY3vokRrE6YfJ3dDc-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFRyDwY3vokRrE6YfJ3dDc-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFRyDwY3vokRrE6YfJ3dDc-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFRyDwY3vokRrE6YfJ3dDc-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFRyDwY3vokRrE6YfJ3dDc-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFRyDwY3vokRrE6YfJ3dDc.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFRyDwY3vokRrE6YfJ3dDc.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:49:27+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:49:27.886Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"34bfac67-3136-4262-9459-27ccbe7991a0\">The route is about to get harder and hillier, starting with the category three C\u00f4te de Bonnieux, which they are currently riding up an unclassified hill to the foot of.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:46:14+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:46:14.044Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cb547290-f638-416c-9305-6ab036285d66\">Jonas Vingegaard in the peloton, who received great praise from his teammate Victor Campanaerts for the way he rode for victor yesterday.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/killer-jonas-destroyed-everybody-visma-lease-a-bike-teammate-victor-campenaerts-pays-tribute-to-vingegaards-devastating-attack-at-paris-nice\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/killer-jonas-destroyed-everybody-visma-lease-a-bike-teammate-victor-campenaerts-pays-tribute-to-vingegaards-devastating-attack-at-paris-nice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Killer Jonas destroyed everybody&#8217; \u2013 Visma-Lease a Bike teammate Victor Campenaerts pays tribute to Vingegaard&#8217;s devastating attack at Paris-Nice<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"5cb58617-47e2-4432-9b25-60abff4cc1b5\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UgbmDfHBYRdgcvZmcKnB9g-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UgbmDfHBYRdgcvZmcKnB9g-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UgbmDfHBYRdgcvZmcKnB9g-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UgbmDfHBYRdgcvZmcKnB9g-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UgbmDfHBYRdgcvZmcKnB9g-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UgbmDfHBYRdgcvZmcKnB9g-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Team Visma - Lease a Bike&amp;#039;s Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard rides with the pack during the 6th stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race, 179.3 km between Barbentane and Apt, on March 13, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UgbmDfHBYRdgcvZmcKnB9g-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UgbmDfHBYRdgcvZmcKnB9g-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UgbmDfHBYRdgcvZmcKnB9g-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UgbmDfHBYRdgcvZmcKnB9g-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UgbmDfHBYRdgcvZmcKnB9g-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UgbmDfHBYRdgcvZmcKnB9g-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UgbmDfHBYRdgcvZmcKnB9g.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UgbmDfHBYRdgcvZmcKnB9g.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:43:10+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:43:10.919Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7dc0a0e2-7450-4d3b-bef7-93dc4303e344\">Cofidis are still the team leading the peloton. That&#8217;s a big statement from a team you wouldn&#8217;t necessarily expect to be among the favourites for today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:38:48+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:38:48.179Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-90km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"dd19c00c-b751-4102-8979-8ea3d2b9e761\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The race has settled into a pattern now, with the gap between the peloton and the leading quartet being held at 1:50.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:35:28+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:35:28.355Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"772713d9-1c52-43b1-8c14-61dcedabe93a\">The four riders leading the race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"e82976bd-c87c-48e6-9b27-a829689579e0\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h7kKpX8Z5WjA8hNuyk9CUK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h7kKpX8Z5WjA8hNuyk9CUK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h7kKpX8Z5WjA8hNuyk9CUK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h7kKpX8Z5WjA8hNuyk9CUK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h7kKpX8Z5WjA8hNuyk9CUK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h7kKpX8Z5WjA8hNuyk9CUK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"British Joshua Tarling of INEOS Grenadiers, Spanish Igor Arrieta of UAE Team Emirates XRG, Belgian Steff Cras of Soudal Quick-Step and Luxembourgish Arthur Kluckers of Tudor Pro Cycling Team pictured in action during the sixth stage of 84th edition of the Paris-Nice cycling race, a race from Barbentane to Apt (179,3 km), on Friday 13 March 2026. BELGA PHOTO DAVID PINTENS (Photo by DAVID PINTENS \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga via AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h7kKpX8Z5WjA8hNuyk9CUK-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h7kKpX8Z5WjA8hNuyk9CUK-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h7kKpX8Z5WjA8hNuyk9CUK-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h7kKpX8Z5WjA8hNuyk9CUK-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h7kKpX8Z5WjA8hNuyk9CUK-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h7kKpX8Z5WjA8hNuyk9CUK-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h7kKpX8Z5WjA8hNuyk9CUK.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h7kKpX8Z5WjA8hNuyk9CUK.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:30:31+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:30:31.408Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"58ae7b38-f933-4a15-a765-93f9528995d3\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break&#8217;s lead is at 1:50. Although it is a strong group, four riders isn&#8217;t an especially big number. It will require a big effort from them to stay clear to the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:25:01+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:25:01.290Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"33a6f1f1-0d88-4622-b6aa-ee02603f81aa\">Now the break has formed, it\u2019s a good time to reflect on one of the fall-outs from yesterday. Following criticism earlier in the season from UAE Team Emirates &#8211; XRG\u2019s Jo\u00e3o Almeida that accused Visma-Lease a Bike riders of being too quick to pull out of races, stage winner Jonas Vingegaard made some barbed comments pointing out Almeida\u2019s absence from this race. There\u2019s often tension between these two teams, and it seems another feud is brewing.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/dont-throw-stones-if-you-live-in-glass-houses-jonas-vingegaard-gives-short-shrift-to-joao-almeidas-criticisms-of-visma-lease-a-bike\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/dont-throw-stones-if-you-live-in-glass-houses-jonas-vingegaard-gives-short-shrift-to-joao-almeidas-criticisms-of-visma-lease-a-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Don&#8217;t throw stones if you live in glass houses&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard gives short shrift to Jo\u00e3o Almeida&#8217;s criticisms of Visma-Lease a Bike<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:19:25+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:19:25.224Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"27885743-96bd-44d1-bd50-c96866593984\">The four escapees earlier, as they were first establishing their lead.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"3cb31969-ed6f-4ebe-85bb-04bbbf88a3d1\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:71.68%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/khDDgvZ9c47SmQGgzNxTXT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/khDDgvZ9c47SmQGgzNxTXT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/khDDgvZ9c47SmQGgzNxTXT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/khDDgvZ9c47SmQGgzNxTXT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/khDDgvZ9c47SmQGgzNxTXT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/khDDgvZ9c47SmQGgzNxTXT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"APT, FRANCE - MARCH 13: (L-R) Joshua Tarling of Great Britain and Team INEOS Grenadiers, Igor Arrieta of Spain and UAE Team Emirates - XRG, Arthur Kluckers of Luxembourg and Team Tudor Pro Cycling and Steff Cras of Belgium and Team Soudal Quick-Step compete in the breakaway during the 84th Paris-Nice 2026, Stage 6 a 179.3km stage from Barbentane to Apt 234m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 13, 2026 in Apt, France. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/khDDgvZ9c47SmQGgzNxTXT-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/khDDgvZ9c47SmQGgzNxTXT-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/khDDgvZ9c47SmQGgzNxTXT-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/khDDgvZ9c47SmQGgzNxTXT-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/khDDgvZ9c47SmQGgzNxTXT-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/khDDgvZ9c47SmQGgzNxTXT-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/khDDgvZ9c47SmQGgzNxTXT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/khDDgvZ9c47SmQGgzNxTXT.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:14:45+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:14:45.939Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-110km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"1af7f382-3904-4971-8ca4-06eb82b6f497\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1:40 for the leaders now. It doesn&#8217;t seem like anyone else will be taking their place at the front of the race any time soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:11:16+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:11:16.050Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d5e6f92c-3238-4902-a552-4d2e1134ca64\">We can probably start referring to these four leaders as the day\u2019s break now. They\u2019re lead has grown to 1:30, and things appear to have calmed down in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:10:00+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:10:00.403Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"51bf71b8-29a4-4b7a-97bc-6af7c4083408\">They won&#8217;t be taking on any of them today, but the riders can see mountains on the horizon, that awaits them come the final weekend of stages.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"34341b84-5dd7-40ca-a08b-7e1ced304bc4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RAqyeXB7DYSFCup5jE9XNk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RAqyeXB7DYSFCup5jE9XNk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RAqyeXB7DYSFCup5jE9XNk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RAqyeXB7DYSFCup5jE9XNk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RAqyeXB7DYSFCup5jE9XNk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RAqyeXB7DYSFCup5jE9XNk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The pack of riders pictured in action during the sixth stage of 84th edition of the Paris-Nice cycling race, a race from Barbentane to Apt (179,3 km), on Friday 13 March 2026. BELGA PHOTO DAVID PINTENS (Photo by DAVID PINTENS \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga via AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RAqyeXB7DYSFCup5jE9XNk-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RAqyeXB7DYSFCup5jE9XNk-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RAqyeXB7DYSFCup5jE9XNk-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RAqyeXB7DYSFCup5jE9XNk-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RAqyeXB7DYSFCup5jE9XNk-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RAqyeXB7DYSFCup5jE9XNk-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RAqyeXB7DYSFCup5jE9XNk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RAqyeXB7DYSFCup5jE9XNk.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:08:05+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:08:05.665Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5f1d7de4-4d7b-4115-a16e-88652ab0f174\">Now it&#8217;s Cofidis who are pacing at the front of the peloton. Like NSN, they also have a sprinter who could potentially survive the climbs, in Bryan Coquard. Is there a feeling among teams in the peloton that this stage could be decided by a reduced bunch sprint?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:04:10+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:04:10.237Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"047ffd64-f466-4a0c-956c-a270c6540951\">Ewen Costiou had been trying to bridge over to the leaders by himself, but that was a tall order, and he\u2019s been swallowed up by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T13:03:31+00:00\">2026-03-13T13:03:31.765Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-120km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"9a28e443-59ae-4bb9-ba0d-dbfdcc33604c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The quartet lead the peloton by 40 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:59:56+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:59:56.685Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c5e046f4-161f-4026-bafc-17fd1392c135\">There were nine riders between the peloton and the four leaders but they&#8217;ve now been brought back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:59:21+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:59:21.356Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7d42a185-a43e-464a-925b-3d4deb527c0c\">The four riders leading the race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"e963b516-ec96-459f-a3d6-40a0e144954d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8qhvJvXRhfT5pNqrm8fiJM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8qhvJvXRhfT5pNqrm8fiJM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8qhvJvXRhfT5pNqrm8fiJM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8qhvJvXRhfT5pNqrm8fiJM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8qhvJvXRhfT5pNqrm8fiJM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8qhvJvXRhfT5pNqrm8fiJM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tudor Pro Cycling Team&amp;#039;s Luxembourgish rider Arthur Kluckers leads the breakaway during the 6th stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race, 179.3 km between Barbentane and Apt, on March 13, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8qhvJvXRhfT5pNqrm8fiJM-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8qhvJvXRhfT5pNqrm8fiJM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8qhvJvXRhfT5pNqrm8fiJM-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8qhvJvXRhfT5pNqrm8fiJM-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8qhvJvXRhfT5pNqrm8fiJM-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8qhvJvXRhfT5pNqrm8fiJM-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8qhvJvXRhfT5pNqrm8fiJM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8qhvJvXRhfT5pNqrm8fiJM.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:58:08+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:58:08.811Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6c18206c-af35-4d85-95ad-b71ec81d73a0\">Oscar Onley is today&#8217;s biggest addition to the list of abandons. Here&#8217;s moe on his departure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/oscar-onley-pulls-out-of-paris-nice\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/oscar-onley-pulls-out-of-paris-nice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oscar Onley pulls out of Paris-Nice<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:56:19+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:56:19.529Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dfecf2e8-b59d-46a3-8b76-e06f80d33504\">More riders have attacked out of the peloton in pursuit of the four leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:54:38+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:54:38.737Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"70c1ca0a-fdc7-49f7-b1d9-c0a465bed1c0\">NSN have taken control of the chase at the front of the peloton. That&#8217;s interesting &#8211; do they believe that their leader Biniam Girmay could be in contention for the stage win today, if they can control the break?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:51:29+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:51:29.947Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-130km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"19da7d9f-3882-44cc-adf9-2ed0a21304f5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">These four rider are showing some promise. They have a lead of 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:48:41+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:48:41.696Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ed99c073-4ffc-411d-abce-bbaf9d8c365f\">A group of four is the latest to try their luck, with Josh Tarling, Igor Arrieta, Arthur Kluckers and Steff Cras present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:43:48+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:43:48.084Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"e5d30f6d-b10b-429e-a546-24e88c5a76d0\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xRCx7zXSpgr5tUaboMjD2E-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xRCx7zXSpgr5tUaboMjD2E-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xRCx7zXSpgr5tUaboMjD2E-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xRCx7zXSpgr5tUaboMjD2E-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xRCx7zXSpgr5tUaboMjD2E-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xRCx7zXSpgr5tUaboMjD2E-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"APT, FRANCE - MARCH 13: Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Yellow Leader Jersey competes during the 84th Paris-Nice 2026, Stage 6 a 179.3km stage from Barbentane to Apt 234m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 13, 2026 in Apt, France. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xRCx7zXSpgr5tUaboMjD2E-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xRCx7zXSpgr5tUaboMjD2E-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xRCx7zXSpgr5tUaboMjD2E-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xRCx7zXSpgr5tUaboMjD2E-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xRCx7zXSpgr5tUaboMjD2E-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xRCx7zXSpgr5tUaboMjD2E-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xRCx7zXSpgr5tUaboMjD2E.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xRCx7zXSpgr5tUaboMjD2E.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:42:25+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:42:25.623Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"eef2cfd2-0003-4b95-a9ca-a91734dc4790\">Niklas M\u00e4rkl of Picnic PostNL has abandoned the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:41:28+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:41:28.429Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-140km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7c9cdcd9-1b0a-4741-b50d-039c3e70452f\">The attacks continue to come, but still no break has formed. The road will be pretty much flat for the upcoming 50km too, so there\u2019s no obvious point for a selection to be made.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:40:03+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:40:03.174Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1f47311b-6912-48d4-b2c3-7922d00f6821\">It&#8217;s another action-packed day of cycling, with stage 5 of Tirreno-Adriatico also taking place. Be sure to follow along with our Live coverage of that race too.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/tirreno-adriatico-stage-5-live-the-race-enter-the-marche-region-and-the-famous-muri-climbs\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/tirreno-adriatico-stage-5-live-the-race-enter-the-marche-region-and-the-famous-muri-climbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tirreno-Adriatico stage 5 LIVE &#8211; Break of eight clear on &#8216;Muri&#8217; stage in the Marche region<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:36:47+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:36:47.113Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"01fcf4ca-f6f4-4c4d-87e3-92a4dc084ebc\">Ewen Costiou was the first to the top of the C\u00f4te de Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence, from Will Barta and Quentin Pacher. None of these riders are in contention for the polka-dot jersey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:31:48+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:31:48.616Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-150km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-150km-to-go\"><span>150KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"fb0d9406-9a80-452b-884b-94d234c54d25\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In what has been another hectic start, no attacks have managed to stick yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:25:48+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:25:48.008Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"e6853920-3803-4c87-8352-06d7f5520d84\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XEKXioixfp6ksxhEKGTT6c-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XEKXioixfp6ksxhEKGTT6c-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XEKXioixfp6ksxhEKGTT6c-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XEKXioixfp6ksxhEKGTT6c-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XEKXioixfp6ksxhEKGTT6c-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XEKXioixfp6ksxhEKGTT6c-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"APT, FRANCE - MARCH 13: Stefan Bissegger of Switzerland and Team Decathlon CMA CGM attacks during the 84th Paris-Nice 2026, Stage 6 a 179.3km stage from Barbentane to Apt 234m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 13, 2026 in Apt, France. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XEKXioixfp6ksxhEKGTT6c-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XEKXioixfp6ksxhEKGTT6c-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XEKXioixfp6ksxhEKGTT6c-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XEKXioixfp6ksxhEKGTT6c-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XEKXioixfp6ksxhEKGTT6c-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XEKXioixfp6ksxhEKGTT6c-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XEKXioixfp6ksxhEKGTT6c.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XEKXioixfp6ksxhEKGTT6c.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:21:35+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:21:35.471Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"32381d47-e5f0-48ab-9ae6-197754296e5d\">The climb has put pad to Bissegger and Gringnard\u2019s hopes &#8211; they\u2019ve both been caught.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:20:48+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:20:48.947Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7d41fb31-4e70-498c-ac37-ec1d9d4d4439\">The riders are on the first climb of the day, the C\u00f4te de Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:16:53+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:16:53.763Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"a254aaa4-0118-4b0b-a5bf-9e1e99abb494\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QGU3RbXx9VyQE32GzHYz9R-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QGU3RbXx9VyQE32GzHYz9R-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QGU3RbXx9VyQE32GzHYz9R-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QGU3RbXx9VyQE32GzHYz9R-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QGU3RbXx9VyQE32GzHYz9R-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QGU3RbXx9VyQE32GzHYz9R-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"APT, FRANCE - MARCH 13: A general view of the peloton competing during the 84th Paris-Nice 2026, Stage 6 a 179.3km stage from Barbentane to Apt 234m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 13, 2026 in Apt, France. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QGU3RbXx9VyQE32GzHYz9R-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QGU3RbXx9VyQE32GzHYz9R-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QGU3RbXx9VyQE32GzHYz9R-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QGU3RbXx9VyQE32GzHYz9R-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QGU3RbXx9VyQE32GzHYz9R-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QGU3RbXx9VyQE32GzHYz9R-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QGU3RbXx9VyQE32GzHYz9R.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QGU3RbXx9VyQE32GzHYz9R.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:14:55+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:14:55.384Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-160km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-160km-to-go\"><span>160KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"d6ec9f32-ca26-42e1-b541-ae22ac4b61cc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Still the fireworks continue in the peloton with more counter-attacks but Bissegger and Grignard remain out front for now, with a lead of about 15 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:09:01+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:09:01.392Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"a90ffeb7-29c8-47d9-b07f-99044cbc1987\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bgxebLhwgLGX7iWEYsqEfL-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bgxebLhwgLGX7iWEYsqEfL-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bgxebLhwgLGX7iWEYsqEfL-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bgxebLhwgLGX7iWEYsqEfL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bgxebLhwgLGX7iWEYsqEfL-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bgxebLhwgLGX7iWEYsqEfL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The pack of riders pictured in action during the sixth stage of 84th edition of the Paris-Nice cycling race, a race from Barbentane to Apt (179,3 km), on Friday 13 March 2026. BELGA PHOTO DAVID PINTENS (Photo by DAVID PINTENS \/ BELGA MAG \/ Belga via AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bgxebLhwgLGX7iWEYsqEfL-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bgxebLhwgLGX7iWEYsqEfL-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bgxebLhwgLGX7iWEYsqEfL-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bgxebLhwgLGX7iWEYsqEfL-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bgxebLhwgLGX7iWEYsqEfL-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bgxebLhwgLGX7iWEYsqEfL-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bgxebLhwgLGX7iWEYsqEfL.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bgxebLhwgLGX7iWEYsqEfL.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:07:43+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:07:43.948Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"417b287d-6fbd-4036-8dde-66af747173d9\">More riders are trying to join them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:05:40+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:05:40.821Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"75d19857-f96f-4f49-9dfa-99154ca56987\">Stefan Bissegger (Decathlon CMA CGM) and S\u00e9bastien Grignard (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9) are the latest couple of riders to get a small lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T12:03:03+00:00\">2026-03-13T12:03:03.237Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-170km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-170km-to-go\"><span>170KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"75f4838c-3819-47c2-96b7-b7803e05b055\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">No break has formed yet, with just under 10m ridden.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T11:59:38+00:00\">2026-03-13T11:59:38.596Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fb7c2298-d915-4b44-ab48-864a172d4309\">That sextet has been brought back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T11:59:14+00:00\">2026-03-13T11:59:14.533Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"892acd4f-7aa3-473c-a068-780fb508147c\">The peloton at the start a little earlier.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"4f1829eb-f7a7-43b1-90a1-b86ec43cb00a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sqCowbqJuJfSKCPYcEVvs-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sqCowbqJuJfSKCPYcEVvs-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sqCowbqJuJfSKCPYcEVvs-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sqCowbqJuJfSKCPYcEVvs-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sqCowbqJuJfSKCPYcEVvs-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sqCowbqJuJfSKCPYcEVvs-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BARBENTANE, FRANCE - MARCH 13: (L-R) Luke Lamperti of United States and Team EF Education - EasyPost - Green Points Jersey, Casper Pedersen of Denmark and Team Soudal Quick-Step - Polka Dot Mountain Jersey, Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Yellow Leader Jersey and Chris Hamilton of Australia and Team Picnic PostNL prior to the 84th Paris-Nice 2026, Stage 6 a 179.3km stage from Barbentane to Apt 234m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 13, 2026 in Barbentane, France. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sqCowbqJuJfSKCPYcEVvs-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sqCowbqJuJfSKCPYcEVvs-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sqCowbqJuJfSKCPYcEVvs-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sqCowbqJuJfSKCPYcEVvs-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sqCowbqJuJfSKCPYcEVvs-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sqCowbqJuJfSKCPYcEVvs-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sqCowbqJuJfSKCPYcEVvs.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sqCowbqJuJfSKCPYcEVvs.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T11:56:56+00:00\">2026-03-13T11:56:56.663Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d0de97c7-a4e3-4504-bdc3-c7ca653cb8ee\">Six attackers have come together and got a small gap over the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T11:56:17+00:00\">2026-03-13T11:56:17.036Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3c5dee56-1dc1-4290-b80c-b57c40e9717a\">Actually, it turns out that Onley has abandoned due to an illness, rather than lingering injuries from that crash. The Scot can&#8217;t catch a break right now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T11:55:09+00:00\">2026-03-13T11:55:09.436Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"47c97105-6ad8-407b-a283-46d19a631347\">Four riders who finished yesterday have not made it to the start today &#8211; Oscar Onley, Iv\u00e1n Romeo, Julien Bernard and Rick Pluimers.<\/p>\n<p>Onley had been looking so good until his crash on stage three, and even yesterday had the legs to help his teammate K\u00e9vin Vauquelin on the final climb, but that crash must be taking too much of a toll.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T11:52:30+00:00\">2026-03-13T11:52:30.871Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f8d77b85-fe48-498a-bf5b-f7c321d27b1f\">Given the increased likelihood of a break surviving today, and remembering how long it raged for yesterday, we can anticipate another intense, drawn-out battle as riders try to get into the day\u2019s break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T11:50:46+00:00\">2026-03-13T11:50:46.780Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-official-start\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f469d93d-4fac-4093-9bad-0f3bfed099a9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And they&#8217;re off!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T11:50:01+00:00\">2026-03-13T11:50:01.477Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8b0ac1d2-ebef-4bb8-9430-f3d58878e0d5\">Race leader Jonas Vingegaard waiting at the unofficial start.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"5385648a-7e77-4aa3-958b-bf4aaf191508\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VqZ7ysgKS3NnwzseTu2wYc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VqZ7ysgKS3NnwzseTu2wYc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VqZ7ysgKS3NnwzseTu2wYc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VqZ7ysgKS3NnwzseTu2wYc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VqZ7ysgKS3NnwzseTu2wYc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VqZ7ysgKS3NnwzseTu2wYc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Team Visma - Lease a Bike&amp;#039;s Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard, wearing the overall leader yellow jersey, waits for the start of the 6th stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race, 179.3 km between Barbentane and Apt, on March 13, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VqZ7ysgKS3NnwzseTu2wYc-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VqZ7ysgKS3NnwzseTu2wYc-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VqZ7ysgKS3NnwzseTu2wYc-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VqZ7ysgKS3NnwzseTu2wYc-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VqZ7ysgKS3NnwzseTu2wYc-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VqZ7ysgKS3NnwzseTu2wYc-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VqZ7ysgKS3NnwzseTu2wYc.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VqZ7ysgKS3NnwzseTu2wYc.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T11:48:20+00:00\">2026-03-13T11:48:20.596Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"da3abfe8-c8f6-419b-a429-2a825d9e7ac7\">It&#8217;s a warm, dry day here in France, and spirits appeared to be high among the Uno-X Mobility riders, pictured here messing around with a anana this morning.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"399f89b7-0006-45a8-80cd-42d85b9feab9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6KvRURvZbmmBr9hcQTQHhR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6KvRURvZbmmBr9hcQTQHhR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6KvRURvZbmmBr9hcQTQHhR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6KvRURvZbmmBr9hcQTQHhR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6KvRURvZbmmBr9hcQTQHhR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6KvRURvZbmmBr9hcQTQHhR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BARBENTANE, FRANCE - MARCH 13: Sakarias Koller Loland of Norway and Team Uno-X Mobility (L) with teammates prior to the 84th Paris-Nice 2026, Stage 6 a 179.3km stage from Barbentane to Apt 234m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 13, 2026 in Barbentane, France. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6KvRURvZbmmBr9hcQTQHhR-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6KvRURvZbmmBr9hcQTQHhR-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6KvRURvZbmmBr9hcQTQHhR-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6KvRURvZbmmBr9hcQTQHhR-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6KvRURvZbmmBr9hcQTQHhR-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6KvRURvZbmmBr9hcQTQHhR-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6KvRURvZbmmBr9hcQTQHhR.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6KvRURvZbmmBr9hcQTQHhR.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T11:44:01+00:00\">2026-03-13T11:44:01.435Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1f0f8943-31a1-4594-86e9-1a81ef59f8d1\">The riders are on the move and making their way to kilometre 0.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T11:41:29+00:00\">2026-03-13T11:41:29.700Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d1bb9a29-24ae-4403-b6a8-c42339a3968c\">For a reminder of how Jonas Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike triumphed yesterday, have a read of our report from yesterday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/paris-nice-jonas-vingegaard-launches-20km-solo-attack-for-impressive-stage-5-victory-extends-already-massive-gc-lead\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/paris-nice-jonas-vingegaard-launches-20km-solo-attack-for-impressive-stage-5-victory-extends-already-massive-gc-lead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paris-Nice: Jonas Vingegaard launches 20km solo attack for impressive stage 5 victory, extends already massive GC lead<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T11:39:03+00:00\">2026-03-13T11:39:03.516Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"87446ccc-da27-4aae-b717-50d3b36c6066\">All this means that Jonas Vingegaard might not be eyeing up a third stage win in a row. Yesterday his Visma-Leasea Bike did a lot of work throughout the day to ensure the break was controlled and that Vingegaard was set up for the stage win, which he duly delivered.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Today, having made that big effort, you can anticipate them having more of a rest, and perhaps letting a breakaway contest the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T11:36:48+00:00\">2026-03-13T11:36:48.554Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0618aef7-f578-447f-ac49-0f2a03ce11fa\">Though there is a tough climb averaging 5% for 4km at the end of the stage, it\u2019s followed by a short descent to the finish in Apt, which might take the edge off some of its impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T11:33:24+00:00\">2026-03-13T11:33:24.299Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fc2f1eae-8a88-4024-8f1d-717303289568\">Once again, punchy hills are on the agenda, with four official climbs to be tackled in total, all of them rated either category two or category three. But the total elevation gain is down from yesterday\u2019s 3,020m to a more modest 2,100m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-03T16:27:38+00:00\">2026-03-03T16:27:38.036Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fc989ced-bdb5-4157-9f47-5ff4d56367e6\">Hello and welcome to stage six of Paris-Nice!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" style=\"--text-on-accent-color: white; --comment-widget-header-bg-color: var(--accent-color); --comment-widget-header-text-color: var(--text-on-accent-color); --comment-widget-header-link-color: var(--text-on-accent-color);\" x-data=\"ViafouraComments('300px')\" x-show=\"$store.Viafoura.showWidgets\" data-nosnippet=\"\" data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=\" vfcustom-community-guidelines=\"\" follow=\"\" our=\"\" href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community\" guidelines=\"\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\" x-show=\"showConfirmDisplayNamePrompt\" x-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<p><button x-on:click=\"$store.ViafouraAuthModal.logout()\" type=\"button\" class=\"block mb-3 w-full justify-center px-3 py-2 text-sm font-semibold text-white shadow-sm button-primary\"><br \/>\nLogout<br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/paris-nice-stage-6-live-another-hilly-day-in-southern-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Refresh 2026-03-13T14:08:33.347Z KOM &#8211; C\u00d4TE DE BONNIEUX Arrieta leads the break over the top of the climb ahead of Kluckers and Tarling, with the peloton about 1:40 back. 2026-03-13T14:07:11.127Z (Image credit: Getty Images) 2026-03-13T14:05:49.166Z Simon Dehairs of Alpecin-Premier Tech has abandoned the race, becomming the 32nd to do so since the start of the race [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":233030,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6804],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-233029","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cycling"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233029","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=233029"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233029\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/233030"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=233029"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=233029"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=233029"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}