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Juan Ayuso: “I would have preferred to win the stage”

“We were really motivated this morning. Me and the team really thought it was possible to win, and to lose for just 2 seconds, it hurts. The guys deserved the win. We did a really good job. We worked hard, training together for days like today. We had a really good strategy and we knew how to pace at every moment. I think the last part we did really well.

I wouldn’t...

Grenadiers and Ayuso fire on all cylinders

The team time trial on day 3 of Paris–Nice 2026 produced an exhilarating battle for stage victory in Pouilly‑sur‑Loire and for the top places in the overall standings. Ineos Grenadiers made the most of their power and tactics to dominate the 23.5 km course, propelling Kévin Vauquelin to the finish in 26’40’’ (52.9 km/h). Oscar Onley crossed the...

Casper Pedersen: "I knew I was more explosive"

"It's great to wear the polka dot jersey, so this morning I wanted to keep fighting for the KOM points to make sure I kept it. There's going to be the team time trial, another day when it will be nice to have it on my shoulders, and that will also allow me to keep it. I know it will become much more difficult when the tougher climbs come along. Yesterday I also wanted to try...

Luke Lamperti: “We wanted a bit more, but it’s nice to keep the jersey”

“Today was super special. I enjoyed it form km 0. It’s not often you get to wear a jersey like this. For me, it’s the first time. I can say I really really enjoyed it.

[Vito Braet] won the intermediate sprint and so we were tied in the overall standings. I knew that before the finale, but we also just wanted to ride for the stage. I told the guys: ‘We...

Daan Hoole: “The team asked me what I wanted to do”

“Normally we would have sprinted with Cees Bol but he crashed. He was suffering a bit, so the team said he was not gonna sprint and he would recover for tomorrow. They asked me what I wanted to do. I just thought I would give it a try and go as fast as I can. First I tried to convince teammates to come with me but they told me it was impossible, so I went alone. In the...

Max Kanter: "It’s a dream to win in one of the biggest races in the world"

"It’s a dream to win in a race with such a high prestige. Paris-Nice is one of the biggest races in the world. I’ve been fighting for this for a long time. It’s my first World Tour victory, it’s kind of unbelievable. The last couple of weeks haven’t been the best. I didn’t have the biggest confidence. But I gave it all in the last 200 metres....

Kanter masters Montargis

Celebrated for its spectacular sprint finishes, Montargis crowned Max Kanter (XDS Astana) on day 2 of Paris-Nice 2026. The German sprinter powered to his biggest victory to date as he got the better of Laurence Pithie (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), already second in the same place two years ago. Jasper Stuyven (Soudal Quick-Step) rounded out the podium after a thrilling finale....

Ecologic becomes partner of 9 cycling races organized by A.S.O. to promote the solidarity-based reuse of bicycles

Ecologic, a state-approved eco-organization responsible for managing the national prevention and recycling sector for used or end-of-life sports and leisure items (ASL), has committed to becoming an official partner of nine professional and amateur cycling events over the next three years to promote the reuse of bicycles: Paris-Nice, Paris-Roubaix Hauts-de-France, Paris-Roubaix...

Mathis Le Berre: "I haven't had my final say yet"

"I arrived at Paris-Nice a bit last minute, I was called in to replace Emilien Jeannière. It's my very first day in this race and I'm delighted that the team has placed its trust in me right away. I wanted to break away and my ambition was to take the polka dot jersey, but I found myself with Casper Pedersen, who was stronger than me on the climbs. I sensed he was struggling...