{"id":1828542,"date":"2026-03-15T12:02:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T09:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1828542"},"modified":"2026-03-15T12:02:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T09:02:27","slug":"as-it-happened-intense-final-stage-of-paris-nice-culminates-in-two-up-sprint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1828542","title":{"rendered":"As it happened: Intense final stage of Paris-Nice culminates in two-up sprint"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nlive-article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero hero-live news-article widget-hero widget-hero-fter-review\">\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\" class=\"news-article\">\n<div class=\"header-container\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nParis-Nice\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<header>\n<div class=\"header-sub-container\">\n<h1 class=\"review-title-long \">As it happened: Intense final stage of Paris-Nice culminates in two-up sprint<\/h1>\n<h2>The traditional final day fireworks in Nice bring five major climbs packed into just 145km<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"byline\">\nLive-reports<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nStephen Puddicombe <\/span><span><br \/>\nlast updated<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T16:12:56Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n15 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"socialite-widget box less-space \" data-contexturl=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/paris-nice-stage-8-live-jonas-vingegaard-defends-the-yellow-jersey-on-hilly-final-day\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"socialite\">\n<ul class=\"socialite-widget-ul\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-facebook\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-twitter\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-pinterest\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-email\"><\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"ml-1 sm:ml-1.5 font-base text-sm\"><span class=\"visible hidden sm:inline-block\">Comments<\/span><span class=\"font-normal\">(0)<\/span><span>()<\/span><\/span><\/nav>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"pinned-content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-pinned-content widget-contentparsed-pinned-content widget-pinned news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div class=\" article-body \">\n<div class>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"78d63d22-9e98-4684-baa0-df96d671dd54\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mMRzqcYaZDMnvZVmCKKJAF-1080-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mMRzqcYaZDMnvZVmCKKJAF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mMRzqcYaZDMnvZVmCKKJAF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mMRzqcYaZDMnvZVmCKKJAF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mMRzqcYaZDMnvZVmCKKJAF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mMRzqcYaZDMnvZVmCKKJAF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: ASO)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"96c52fa5-d27a-4909-978a-2abc8b9859df\"><strong>Paris-Nice 2026 \u2013 Everything you need to know<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Paris-Nice 2026 \u2013 route map<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"96c52fa5-d27a-4909-978a-2abc8b9859df-2\"><strong>Paris-Nice 2026 \u2013 contenders<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><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\">Bonjour and welcome to the eighth and final stage of the 2026 Paris-Nice!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:07:43+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:07:43.918Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aa70fcf6-a0c1-4c82-9d09-462bb60e2de1\">We\u2019re all set for the traditional Paris-Nice race finale in Nice. And unlike yesterday;\u2019s heavily-truncated stage, it appears the weather is good enough for this one to go ahead as planned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:10:20+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:10:20.688Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"345d0750-f82f-4d75-a0ae-5b33bd621899\">After yesterday\u2019s apocalyptic rain and freezing snow, today the cyclists are being greeted by mercifully dry and mild conditions, here in Nice.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e40217c3-42d9-485c-9fea-446995d93cdd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:18:45+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:18:45.056Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"74e83976-8be9-4589-9944-ef72788b59fc\">Visma-Lease a Bike at the start, ready for more day of defending the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b2cf7338-1baa-4edd-939f-1617d41d3380\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:23:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:23:16.255Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"419712c0-84ef-4a03-838f-6cd450515b0e\">With a start and finish in Nice, this is the traditional finish of Paris-Nice, albeit with a twist. Rather than finish at the usual Promenade des Anglais, local elections have forced them to move to the Allianz Riviera instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:26:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:26:16.830Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"abc0a069-4b57-4d20-8903-9b5294b12f1c\">The riders are on their way to kilometre 0, making their way through the neutralised zone in Nice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:27:51+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:27:51.508Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"947d2d4d-c750-49ce-9912-ebac942bf135\">The parcours is tough and intensive, with three category one climbs packed into just 128.6km. The racing is likely to be on right from the start, with plenty of scope for attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:29:46+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:29:46.891Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e6a4d323-10b3-47f0-95bb-b7a301b48af9\">We\u2019re down another six riders this morning &#8211; Ewen Costiou, Guillaume Boivin, Cees Bol, Callum Scotson, Alex Kirsch and Josh Giddings are all absent from the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:35:19+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:35:19.855Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"859b37ab-b97f-4154-90e4-2d5599f316c4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">After a brief delay, they&#8217;re off!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:36:21+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:36:21.972Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c785e663-360e-417d-b1f3-9acaae04bfe5\">Attacks are flying out of the peloton right from the flag.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:40:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:40:16.481Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5529ef5b-1496-4425-90fe-5deb300f9b25\">The jersey wearers at the start &#8211; Godon in green, Vingegaard in yellow and Pedersen in polka-dots.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"67f27cca-d731-46a2-854b-ecc525535bd9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:40:42+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:40:42.841Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"452b9c64-0f5e-4720-ac74-61f921562b76\">Four riders have a small lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:42:31+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:42:31.771Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7a473454-3dca-4fcd-806c-bbc90185f26f\">Fabio Van den Bossche (Soudal Quick-Step), Benjamin Thomas (Cofidis), William Blume Levy (Uno-X Mobility) and Jonas Rutsch (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9) are the four riders with a small lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:45:47+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:45:47.622Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1595a274-9eb9-453d-b5a3-aef0abba85d0\">Those four riders have been joined by about eight more riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:46:13+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:46:13.235Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"492b486d-a325-4c87-aa81-abf33327e971\">But they\u2019ve now all been brought back, and the peloton is together again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:47:30+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:47:30.027Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"59e077ee-2b90-4e8b-aaec-6d9f31a31351\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Now that those moves have been shut down, four more riders are trying to go clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:49:09+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:49:09.235Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8a7f0284-d305-4140-92cb-0a5882eec95a\">K\u00e9vin Vauquelin has had a mechanical and is off the back of the peloton. The Frenchman has been down on his luck at this race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:51:10+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:51:10.678Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e7ad2562-65fd-4568-9bfd-9f46cda43417\">Benjamin Thomas (Cofidis) and Fabio Van den Bossche (Soudal Quick-Step) are two of the riders in this new lead group (which has five riders rather than four), having attempted to go clear in the previous move too. They\u2019re accompanied by Matteo Trentin (Tudor), Alexandre Delettre (TotalEnergies) and yesterday\u2019s attacker Tim Marsman (Alpecin-Premier Tech).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:52:37+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:52:37.140Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b6dd68cc-4e95-4f90-98f6-f455e77e6ac3\">Three riders are behind these five leaders and striving to bridge up to them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:53:52+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:53:52.149Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f5791cfd-a514-4359-8248-f2ce93c47a3a\">Those chasers were on a hiding to nothing, and have been brought back by the peloton, but the five leaders remain clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:57:59+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:57:59.638Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f287cdbd-0fcd-49a9-b5ce-04c64fbc4d1f\">Vauquelin appears to be back in the bunch, following his mechanical.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:58:19+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:58:19.686Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"083ed000-1c71-422a-8552-e7a20a25757e\">Matteo Trentin leading the five escapees.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"29eef298-bd9c-4a31-bfc1-5bf4d3b81dad\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:59:35+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:59:35.696Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0da5c697-a275-425c-9b4a-262bf661ac7f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This is looking good for the break &#8211; they&#8217;re lead is up to one minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:05:40+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:05:40.416Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2b060c7b-e1c3-4ae1-a558-e1d970ed95be\">Tirreno-Adriatico is also coming to a close today, and they&#8217;re into the final 80km. Follow all the action with us here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Tirreno-Adriatico stage 7 LIVE &#8211; Van der Poel leads charge on only categorised climb of the day as sprinters drop<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:07:36+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:07:36.533Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6a63d678-bfaa-4c00-9b1f-7ab54c82b8b8\">Not only that, we\u2019re also bringing you the Trofeo Alfreda Binda, which has a typically stellar line-up featuring Lotte Kopecky, Marianne Vos Elisa Longo Borghini, among others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Trofeo Alfredo Binda LIVE &#8211; Will it be a climber, a sprinter or a solo move?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:09:42+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:09:42.249Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9eb072e6-530f-464a-b3f9-b9926f1b040f\">Here at Paris-Nice, Movistar and Decathlon are leading the peloton, rather than Visma-Lease a Bike &#8211; curiously, teams without GC positions to defend or chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:14:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:14:11.164Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5a57e60a-e0b5-4029-87f7-5e2ce6514028\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leading five&#8217;s advantage has been kept at just over a minute, at 1:10. They&#8217;ve been going gradually uphill, and will continue to do so until the gradient ramps up yet more for the start of the day&#8217;s first climb, the category one Col de la Porte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:15:34+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:15:34.700Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"618db958-a287-4a1f-93fd-ab6017d471e7\">Race leaders Visma-Lease a Bike have taken over control at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"05e2bdbd-5bbc-429c-912c-4d8313f61a8c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:21:28+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:21:28.609Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"83214b14-519d-414c-917f-e9ba9824e145\">The five riders in the day&#8217;s break.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8a972b6a-e243-49df-bcd4-eb5c12811128\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:25:27+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:25:27.508Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"961320ac-718c-4819-bc5a-f9d777a989e9\">The pace in the peloton is up on the foothills of the Col de la Porte, with the peloton starting to thin out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:26:53+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:26:53.243Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9e0c45c8-8ddb-4482-be76-1c877919b1be\">Decathlon, Movistar and Visma-Lease a Bike are the three teams doing the work at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"f50ac6b1-405c-4f47-87cf-53c8298a932d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:28:29+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:28:29.132Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"46b9a761-5905-4fb7-907b-f0ffb9977923\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton is fast approaching the break. They&#8217;re only about 20 seconds behind, and the catch is imminent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:29:32+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:29:32.379Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a6e20a5c-30ad-4f84-aa4b-997d15dd9e88\">As well as sprinters like Luke Lamperti, Caper Pedersen is among those dropped from the peloton. That looks likely to end his chances of winning the Mountains Classification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:32:55+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:32:55.335Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aaad0574-6624-41bf-96f1-fdb18887b3d6\">Nicolas Prodhomme and Valentin Paret-Peintre have jumped out of the peloton and joined the five leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:33:58+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:33:58.672Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2ec7824d-f4b2-4e4a-9cce-089492b3e825\">That explains what Decathlon were riding for &#8211; two try and bring the break back and set their own man up, Prodhomme, to attack and get to the front of the race on his favoured terrain of the mountains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:34:44+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:34:44.674Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"df7d9716-ae46-458f-adbd-53cd2f1ce456\">And Movistar have done the same, with their climber Cepeda, who has now joined the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:35:44+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:35:44.965Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d5fefd5e-4bb4-4983-aca5-da95f80aba28\">Prodhomme, Cepeda and Paret-Peintre have gone clear from all of the original break, save for Van den Bossche. They are the new leading group on the road.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:36:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:36:11.097Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1cbcc412-4715-4309-95b6-6ab20a2f3f93\">They&#8217;ve begun climbing the 6.9% slopes of the 7km Col de la Porte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:38:05+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:38:05.758Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"531e924a-8fac-45ae-8953-6ab4b0c311a3\">Van den Bossche has been dropped by the other three on the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:39:48+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:39:48.121Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"629f3142-04e9-4e1e-baa9-ae98292093f1\">Visma-Lease a Bike take control of the peloton on the climb, where there are only beteen 30 or 40 riders left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:42:06+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:42:06.679Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"624a92f0-8feb-413d-89f3-ec4d315e0fc8\">Marc Soler and Will Barta jumped out of the bunch earlier on the climb, and have now joined the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:43:21+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:43:21.293Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4cc6e8cb-5b20-4bad-b754-94b8c12853c6\">This is a big move from Soler &#8211; he&#8217;s 6th on GC, and clearly looking to rise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:44:43+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:44:43.635Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"824ac558-af38-40f6-8207-42474f40b83c\">Paret-Peintre has attacked the others, and now leads the race alone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:46:42+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:46:42.229Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"268072a8-374e-495d-9817-f938fce14d53\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:47:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:47:11.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1991a42a-6530-488c-a9dd-afcd16c5b237\">Soler has gone clear from the other three and is chasing Paret-Peintre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:48:53+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:48:53.423Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b55dcbd7-e7cc-4985-b522-be605c79abfe\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s all still very close on the road. Paret-Peintre leads Soler by 20 seconds, and the peloton by 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:49:38+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:49:38.307Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ebe147d8-70b2-433c-9acb-1db2c81f2446\">Cepeda, Barta and Prodhomme have been caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:52:26+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:52:26.622Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1b3ffe4c-9ab0-48c6-a00c-262fc0e7ddf3\">Paret-Peintre, at the front of the race on the climb.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"429a084c-f9fe-4914-9c6b-3bd571d23e70\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:54:17+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:54:17.111Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8c6dee77-cc7f-45e0-8f16-ed5c3f36ffb3\">All of the main GC riders are still in the reduced peloton, apart from Soler, who remains ahead of them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:55:47+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:55:47.809Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-la-porte\"><span>KOM &#8211; COL DE LA PORTE<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ab6d26a5-6715-4a23-83ac-a47da5085825\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Paret-Peintre was the first to crest the climb, then Soler in second, while Vingegaard leads the peloton over the top for third ahead of his Visma teammates Armirail and Campanaerts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:56:15+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:56:15.494Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6285c143-f1b6-4a24-a225-6aa303275ba1\">Soler has joined Paret-Peintre on the descent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:59:07+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:59:07.203Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1666445e-e69e-496b-a8ad-531275ee92c8\">Correction, Soler has not caught Paret-Peintre. He&#8217;s 35 seconds behind, and 20 seconds ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:02:29+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:02:29.108Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b168ae58-a71c-4f19-a184-50a4c12455e8\">The updated KOM rankings after that climb. Vingegaard has increased his lead and looks good to win the polka-dot jersey, although Paret-Peintre poses a threat:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1 Jonas Vingegaard 29 points<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2 Casper Pedersen 18<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3 Valentin Paret-Peintre 17<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:03:41+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:03:41.289Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"d0f9d89e-a96a-42a9-9ad3-73069eee3e87\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Paret-Peintre is going well on this descent, increasing his lead over Soler to 35 seconds, and up to 1:05 to the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:09:00+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:09:00.857Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e899c007-258a-4c33-abf8-092a1453f81b\">Visma-Lease a Bike leading the reduced peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"c75da350-c38b-4807-af10-e5e5934d4524\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:13:27+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:13:27.100Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"08fc1c37-8010-411e-81a4-9ea4b7ccba95\">Still Paret-Peintre flies down this descent. He\u2019s 40 seconds ahead of Soler now, and 1:17 ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:15:07+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:15:07.016Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e7c2f386-0ac9-4e5f-a64a-299a628876f2\">This move is a big ploy for Soler, but he\u2019s struggling to get anywhere with it. He needs to pull back 38 seconds on Lenny Martinez to replace him in fifth overall, and a whole 2:06 to take K\u00e9vin Vauquelin\u2019s fourth-place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:17:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:17:11.632Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bde7f4ac-78a9-4935-aa91-1d763a6fb6ff\">Paret-Peintre leading the race on the descent.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"9538fbf2-ed0f-4736-892e-a69aeec6db72\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:17:51+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:17:51.957Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2fcf73e5-0b2c-4bbe-a01d-002ba097e21a\">Vingegaard has three riders with him leading the peloton &#8211; Armirail, Campanaerts and Kelderman.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:19:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:19:16.635Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a50f20a9-78b7-47bc-98d2-c9b478c48422\">Paret-Peintre has reached the bottom of the descent, and is now travelling through a brief valley road before the start of the second climb, the category one C\u00f4te de Ch\u00e2teauneuf-Villevieille.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:21:46+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:21:46.153Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4193e909-78c6-4aef-a18a-1be3c83f7761\">The peloton has Soler in sight. He appears to have given up the ghost on this attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:21:56+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:21:56.997Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"72a1abe0-132e-4183-b54c-1058833d55cc\">Soler is indeed caught.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:22:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:22:16.033Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"526c9af9-6966-4006-8081-c39d29246b4e\">Ineos Grenadiers are now leading the peloton through this valley.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:23:12+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:23:12.348Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"65ec6e0f-b70d-48eb-b81b-165d8d9d9d7c\">Paret-Peintre has just started the C\u00f4te de Ch\u00e2teauneuf-Villevieille. This one climbs for 6.6km at 6.6%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:24:18+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:24:18.093Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ffe11527-6a13-42eb-bf7e-0725760aa05f\">As th peloton start the climb, riders are being dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:25:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:25:11.850Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash-dani-martinez\"><span>CRASH &#8211; DANI MARTINEZ<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"1094391d-e121-457e-905b-a56e03545a2a\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The man 2nd on GC has gone down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:26:06+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:26:06.909Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7d60fe44-6d9a-42b8-bea2-c1f58024d08d\">It\u2019s a really unfortunate moment. One of his teammates swayed into him, forcing to go off the road.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:26:14+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:26:14.238Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"535705b7-cee0-4d1e-997d-48d2e909c5fc\">Martinez looks hurt, too, and is only now just back on his bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:27:39+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:27:39.447Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cd0a8cdf-62eb-41e4-a637-f9d6a37e61f5\">Mart\u00ednez is back riding with a line of Red Bull riders to help him, but is already 1:30 behind the peloton after the hold up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:28:15+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:28:15.954Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c0d28add-42b2-4488-aa1e-cf50c880c414\">His rivals for the podium, Ineos Grenadiers, were already setting the pace at the front of the peloton before the crash, so are under no obligation to slow down and wait for him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:29:52+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:29:52.069Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bc42f1c6-97d1-4bbc-8f44-0e8382263da4\">After Kwiatkowski swung off at the start of the climb, Vauquelin was left with just one Ineos teammate, Josh Tarling, but he&#8217;s setting a strong pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:30:37+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:30:37.063Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"886b7af0-e8a4-4fd6-bf3c-2e48f14cc57d\">Paret-Peintre is holding off the Tarling-led peloton for now, holding a lead of 27 seconds as he continues to climb. The Dani Mart\u00ednez group is 1:35 behind the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:31:32+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:31:32.317Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"cf26298e-696d-417e-9252-a91e7d55bd05\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:32:01+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:32:01.789Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"74ee2903-1cd2-4de5-bb81-1c0046ad8bce\">There are about 25 riders left in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:32:28+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:32:28.260Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8e9f67fc-d2e2-413e-b3dc-dd30ffbb6246\">Vlasov has dropped back to become the third rider to accompny Red Bull leader Mart\u00ednez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:33:18+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:33:18.929Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a900fbec-bbaf-43b9-b870-d969bf86f50b\">Pithie and Mick Van Dijke are the other three riders helping Mart\u00ednez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:34:37+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:34:37.982Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"47dcc0cc-1580-47f7-ad42-06ba0cf0711a\">Tarling has finished his turn, and Visma-Lease a Bike take over again at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:36:03+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:36:03.631Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d19b6fbb-5569-430c-b90a-b05d8a3b960f\">Thankfully for Mart\u00ednez, he has a big buffer over Georg Steinhauser on GC of 2:28, and an even bigger one of 2:47 over K\u00e9vin Vauquelin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:36:41+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:36:41.622Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"23341804-ff62-4399-afd7-b3fa34716594\">Armirail is the Visma rider leading the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:37:50+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:37:50.688Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d834ec75-b960-459e-8d32-cc3f5938bd4b\">Paret-Peintre is nearing the top of the climb, his lead still about 30 seconds over the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:39:49+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:39:49.784Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-cote-de-chateauneuf-villevieille\"><span>KOM &#8211; C\u00d4TE DE CH\u00c2TEAUNEUF-VILLEVIEILLE <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c2af7a21-da08-4e11-aae4-f2b1bcb5bfcf\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Paret-Peintre takes the maximum points at the top, but, once again, Vingegaard comes through to lead the peloton over the climb, to take second place over the summit. Vingegaard wants to win the classification, and looks set to do so.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:40:38+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:40:38.018Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1e9364ba-b7cc-47bc-9ea4-76b6a7aa53a2\">Dani Mart\u00ednez reaches the climb 1:30 after the peloton, with Vlasov and Pithie still there to help him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:42:14+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:42:14.087Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8e7a9617-9e7f-4a95-a659-ff4256df2cf5\">Here are the updated KOM rankings, with just one more mountain left to complete:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1 Jonas Vingegaard 34<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2 Valentin Paret-Peintre 27<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3 Casper Pedersen 18<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:44:08+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:44:08.720Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"de0ac6e5-1c49-41d6-b802-0c2d827e6ccd\">The final climb, the C\u00f4te du Linguador, is also a category one, meaning there are ten points on offer at the top for the leader. So Paret-Peintre could still take the polka-dot jersey, but he will have to survive being out in front by then, and Vingegaard doesn&#8217;t take points from the peloton again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:45:48+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:45:48.752Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"51fbd2b7-cb45-46e1-88b1-18fe8ef5b47f\">Visma-Lease a Bike are riding like a team who are intent on taking it all, not ust sealing overall victory for Vingegaaad, but also the polka-dot jersey, and the stage win. They\u2019re leading the chase to Valentin Paret-Peintre, and are only 25 seconds behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:46:25+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:46:25.635Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6b9f0062-f908-49f9-a7fa-19f84881d552\">Meanwhile Red Bill are successfully limiting Mart\u00ednez\u2019s losses, keeping him within 1:30 of the peloton on the descent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:47:28+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:47:28.819Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9522f6b9-4f47-4fb8-aa81-19bd1f4eba30\">Paret-Peintre has thrown himself down this descent, taking risks and going as wide as possible on the corners. He hasn&#8217;t given up on either the stage or the polka-dots yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:48:35+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:48:35.104Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4eb0ed13-2df0-4de3-ad90-14817235304d\">Paret-Peintre is on a short uncategorised uphill section, ahead of another descent to the foot of the final official climb of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:50:27+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:50:27.519Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"5a992d38-6336-405f-8fec-c39c8520463a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:51:51+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:51:51.185Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e6248ab3-e9c8-4837-ab0c-c14fc078dd95\">Visma are closing in on Paret-Peintre. They&#8217;re now just 20 seconds behind him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:54:42+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:54:42.545Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0e36d7f3-476c-4e62-a013-98bf01b426be\">K\u00e9vin Vauquelin has yet to make a move today, but is witin reach of the podium at just 19 seconds on Georg Steinhauser on GC. Surely an attack is coming on the final climb?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:56:43+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:56:43.182Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a85262af-5a0f-46c7-82cd-37ada8ba1604\">The peloton, still being led by Visma-Lease a Bike.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"0c011540-bb6d-4d94-b6cc-f79fb3c24b87\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:58:44+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:58:44.982Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f1c0e931-e946-4e04-8701-74b83b95965d\">The peloton is now just 6 seconds behind Paret-Peintre, whose hopes for the win appear over. It&#8217;s looking better for Dani Mart\u00ednez though, who&#8217;s now under 1:10 from the peloton again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:01:26+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:01:26.903Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"48c2af5e-bc55-4871-88c9-e709b15afb3c\">The final stage of Tirreno-Adriatico has recently finished.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:02:22+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:02:22.190Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7c8bf0dc-af66-4826-8d06-bfe48719cb4d\">The riders are nearly at the bottom of the descent, after which they will ride the flat for a little while before climbing the final hill.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:04:36+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:04:36.881Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"89c8090c-ba38-481d-a2ac-8eb734c5fd3e\">Paret-Peintre still isn&#8217;t giving up. It looked like the peloton was about to catch him, but he&#8217;s retaining his slender lead of 6 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:07:20+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:07:20.907Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3605c92c-9aca-4afd-8fe9-b5ab8547d1c4\">The catch is made, Paret-Peintre is back in the peloton, with 23km left to ride. While he was able to maintain his lead on the descent, this flat section has brought the end to his hopes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:08:33+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:08:33.073Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1b15c872-44df-4d9e-993c-6633901c3e7b\">The riders are on the climb!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:09:14+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:09:14.932Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1a24c24d-30a7-4c8e-918c-0efb01e9265d\">This one might be shorter than the previous two at 3.3km, but with an average of 8.2% it\u2019s likely to cause carnage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:09:30+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:09:30.837Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6b6aa1c5-cf59-490f-8012-f29d8322840c\">Already riders are being dropped from the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:09:54+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:09:54.212Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1c412b45-a5cc-4604-b467-79a1851eb215\">Camapanaerts is the last man left for Vingegaard, and is leading the group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:10:10+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:10:10.139Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6f7c16de-506c-4a5a-968d-872a4b37d6e1\">Mart\u00ednez began the climb about 50 seconds after the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:10:34+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:10:34.302Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3e7ac55a-e853-404d-9a6d-03565a8de84c\">There are about 20 riders left in the peloton, which is getting smaller and smaller by the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:10:53+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:10:53.146Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0fb983bc-289f-47d9-a82c-91a7c9cd2f75\">Soler is being distenced.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:11:22+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:11:22.930Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7c59e9d5-53ed-43f5-a735-6d6a38caa2e1\">Campanaerts is accelerating, seeming to set up Vingegaard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:11:48+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:11:48.686Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-vingegaard-attacks\"><span>VINGEGAARD ATTACKS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b1e5946c-5a3f-4832-8444-d08bb7510e59\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The yellow jersey makes his move, 21km from the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:12:08+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:12:08.461Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c6580cb1-52f2-4575-a035-dd48257711bb\">Lenny Martinez follows Vingegaard, but everone else is dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:12:39+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:12:39.827Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"91d74a22-b391-4a93-9e28-eca658a71333\">Vauquelin and Steinhauser are in a small group chasing behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:13:03+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:13:03.872Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8fa1f1c3-a2da-49a8-939b-23722a49b038\">Tejada and Rondel are also with Vauquelin and Steinhauser.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:13:42+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:13:42.635Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"23d8a3ce-e731-4f0f-9f5d-3ff92f8afcf1\">Lenny Martinez is sticking resolutely to Vingegaard&#8217;s wheel. The Dane has a rival for the win for once!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:14:29+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:14:29.419Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"d224b9a8-dfb7-44c9-ad28-108c2e2375cc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard and Lenny Martinez are aout 15 seconds ahead of the chase group featuring Vauquelin and Steinhauser.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:16:37+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:16:37.628Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f21fefc6-def3-48c6-92ca-b7bb2a6a9687\">The two leader are 500m from the top, and still Lenny Martinez hangs on to Vingegaard&#8217;s wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:17:10+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:17:10.574Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c1603bd0-f31a-4933-8a10-01a4d9a691c2\">Baudin and Izagirre have both joined the chase group behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:18:37+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:18:37.937Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-cote-du-linguador\"><span>KOM &#8211; C\u00d4TE DU LINGUADOR<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"94bc337c-65a1-41e5-8259-b237907a091b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard takes the points at the top of the climb, to seal the polka-dot jersey. The stage win is far from sealed though &#8211; Lenny Martinez is still on his wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:19:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:19:11.649Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f912d65a-5f82-4f8a-9247-e60fd7d27314\">The chasers are 30 seconds behind, and the Dani Mart\u00ednez group at 1:30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:19:46+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:19:46.958Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e9cfb481-8637-411e-882b-b11d4e605888\">Lenny Martinez is pushing on down this descent while Vingegaard is taking it a little easier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:20:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:20:16.482Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fc039c6e-0f9b-42ed-9014-10914bc3626f\">As things stand, the poduim on GC will remain the same as it did at the start of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:21:15+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:21:15.728Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1dce93c1-02ea-421c-84ae-f9a19923a10d\">The two leaders.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3105e6e5-91a4-4cd7-981f-1fa5359f9105\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:22:51+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:22:51.226Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-15km-to-go\"><span>15KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"2efa4fc1-bb12-43d7-a48e-f0da48fb860d\">The two leaders are 28 seconds up on the chasers, and 1:30 up on Dani Mart\u00ednez, as they continue to descend the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:25:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:25:11.895Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a3994c83-07a0-4f87-abce-2d53d47bf3df\">Lenny Martinez spent most of the descent a little ahead of Vingegaard, but now they&#8217;re on the flat, they&#8217;ve on each other&#8217;s wheel and sharing turns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:26:55+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:26:55.759Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c3024002-0bf3-44dd-90db-3743d6dd5a76\">Knowing that they\u2019re racing against Dani Mart\u00ednez behind and not just the two leaders ahead, the chase group are working well together and still within 20 seconds of the lead. They\u2019re therefore not out of contention just yet for the stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:27:57+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:27:57.967Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7302c3bc-9ead-44d0-bdc8-7ea18089d416\">The leaders are 30 seconds ahead of the chasers, and 1:30 ahead of Dani Mart\u00ednez, as they enter the final 10km.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:29:13+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:29:13.408Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"74a2753b-62af-4773-bd49-f20a53561d20\">There\u2019s an intermediate sprint coming up, which gives a chance for Vingeagaard to take some points in the points classification. With more on offer at the finish, he stands to take the green jersey from Dorion Godon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:30:36+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:30:36.774Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4c6c3ec9-db8d-4f00-89ae-d8bbb8f78d95\">Vauquelin, Steinhauser, Tejada, Baudin, Rondel and Izagirre are the 6 riders in the chase group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:31:36+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:31:36.505Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"db24076b-b036-4a0b-bdae-9debd048f011\">The stage win is the only thing on offer for Lenny Martinez, as he&#8217;s too far down on Vauquelin to challenge for his fourth place on GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:33:24+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:33:24.837Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"34ffcbf5-836e-43b3-8859-4ef983369d97\">Vingegaard didn\u2019t pass Martinez to take the points at the intermediate sprint, but he\u2019ll still take the points classification provided the duo are still clear by the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:35:18+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:35:18.033Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"569703f9-ec18-4461-a825-d8fb1f2af607\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The two leaders still have 35 seconds on the chasers. It seems we&#8217;re going to have a two-up sprint for the stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:36:30+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:36:30.261Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"81060504-78d2-4ab2-bfa5-90a4cf45f638\">Martinez and Vingegaard are still sharing turns, with just 4km left to ride.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:38:13+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:38:13.387Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"47fd0f4c-4b28-473d-8cb0-bfde2aaac806\">Vingegaard is the favourite in a two-up sprint between these two men, but Martinez can pack a punch in a sprint too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:39:09+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:39:09.771Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"628c564d-6fe2-4845-9221-82389c702ff8\">Dani Mart\u00ednez is within a minute of the chase group. His 2nd place on GC is safe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:39:51+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:39:51.049Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-1km-to-go\"><span>1KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7ef4efd9-5a90-4aa4-afe7-841d53832f54\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Now the games start between the two leaders as they go under the flamme rouge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:40:19+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:40:19.206Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a601c183-6213-4b64-baeb-275442c6734b\">The pace is off completely as neither want to take a turn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:40:39+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:40:39.370Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a6d4537b-b56c-4562-902e-5b27119902a8\">Lenny Martinez is the man being forced to lead it out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:41:01+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:41:01.799Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b6f8dbaf-22c1-40f1-ae65-77b275397c44\">Martinez start his sprit early&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:41:48+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:41:48.819Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-martinez-wins\"><span>MARTINEZ WINS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b2d48ace-8838-4d66-b357-1044cd6892a7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And Martinez holds on for the win!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:42:50+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:42:50.495Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8b48664f-6e0c-4654-8e04-379a739a353e\">In the group behind, Tejada won the sprint for third ahead of Vauquelin and Baudin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:43:20+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:43:20.766Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8831c763-aaca-4658-b694-075d3c5adcb0\">Dani Mart\u00ednez finishes to seal second place on GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:45:54+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:45:54.929Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e877ef2d-4c56-4e61-b8f4-706a7b3b418d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:47:33+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:47:33.105Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"372fad50-4ed8-484a-9be1-6e81c1ff7dd1\">Dani Mart\u00ednez is clearly in some pain at the finish, despite riding on to seal his podium finish. He winces as he is congratulated by other riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:48:01+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:48:01.587Z<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:51:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:51:11.922Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7def74fe-2947-489d-bdf8-0d23b54b292d\">So the final GC classification is as follows:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1 Jonas Vingegaard<\/p>\n<p>2 Dani Mart\u00ednez at 4:23<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3 Georg Steinhauser at 6:07<\/p>\n<p>4 K\u00e9vin Vauquelin at 6:24<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5 Lenny Martinez at 7:31<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">6 Marc Soler at 9:09<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">7 Ion Izagirre at 9:19<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">8 Mathys Rondel at 10:23<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">9 Alex Baudin at 10:33<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">10 Harold Tejada at 11:40<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:53:15+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:53:15.621Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"60595105-ffe8-489f-a60c-a48ae052d2bb\">Having won stages of Paris-Nice, Tour de Romandie and Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 last year, Lenny Martinez is making a speciality of these kinds of races. He\u2019ll need more consistency to be a real GC contender, but, at the age of 22, he is really starting to blossom as a rider.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:55:44+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:55:44.065Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a36a3f1c-dbd5-41bd-8b89-17c07ae2a3be\">He didn\u2019t add a third stage win to his tally today, but that\u2019s pretty much the only thing that hasn\u2019t gone Jonas Vingegaard\u2019s way at this Paris-Nice. Not only has he won the GC by a huge margin of over four minutes, he\u2019s also done a clean sweep of the jerseys, winning green ahead of Godon and polka-dot ahead of Paret-Peintre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:57:48+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:57:48.261Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3b80bb93-218a-4d6b-a297-8cf43cb3968b\">It was a great day for Georg Steinhauser. His third place on the podium had felt under threat from K\u00e9vin Vauquelin, especially given the punchy nature of the final climb, but the German stayed with his rival all the way up it and defended without any problems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T16:06:02+00:00\">2026-03-15T16:06:02.977Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e6faf241-e909-474b-98b6-ef1be792632f\">A battle-weary Dani Mart\u00ednez at the finish, looking hurt after his crash.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"fee60f75-81a9-4dde-a34c-aa1ccab6efe9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T16:07:15+00:00\">2026-03-15T16:07:15.683Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d2e66770-f5f8-48ec-a919-81f0ed24be63\">The increasingly-familiar sight of Lenny Martinez celebrating a stage win at a World Tour podium.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"67627413-ae52-4984-bfe9-bf19644d208d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T16:08:41+00:00\">2026-03-15T16:08:41.496Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a6aa3a74-164e-48b0-8f66-73010891ac39\">If you&#8217;re just tuning in, you can read our full report on the stage today here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Paris-Nice: Jonas Vingegaard secures GC title but gets pipped to stage 8 victory by Lenny Martinez in narrow two-up sprint<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T16:12:57+00:00\">2026-03-15T16:12:57.957Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"78608122-bda6-4018-b70e-9820e8b25313\">Thanks for joining us today, and for all of Paris-Nice. Lenny Martinez might have won the battle for the stage win, but was the resounding winner in the war for GC. That performance proves Vingegaard is going as well as ever, and looks a hot favourite come the Giro d\u2019Italia, and is looking good to take on Tadej Poga\u010dar at the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all still a long way off, and next week attention returns to the spring classics, for the first monument of the season &#8211; La Primavera, Milan-Sanremo. We\u2019ll be bringing you live coverage from start to finish, be sure to tune in once more!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8f0ab378-8fc9-4550-9ef1-555f5f2ae6f2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\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\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; 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Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"pinned-content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-pinned-content widget-contentparsed-pinned-content widget-pinned news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div class=\" article-body \">\n<div class>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"78d63d22-9e98-4684-baa0-df96d671dd54\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mMRzqcYaZDMnvZVmCKKJAF-1080-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mMRzqcYaZDMnvZVmCKKJAF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mMRzqcYaZDMnvZVmCKKJAF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mMRzqcYaZDMnvZVmCKKJAF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mMRzqcYaZDMnvZVmCKKJAF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mMRzqcYaZDMnvZVmCKKJAF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: ASO)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"96c52fa5-d27a-4909-978a-2abc8b9859df\"><strong>Paris-Nice 2026 \u2013 Everything you need to know<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Paris-Nice 2026 \u2013 route map<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"96c52fa5-d27a-4909-978a-2abc8b9859df-2\"><strong>Paris-Nice 2026 \u2013 contenders<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><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\">Bonjour and welcome to the eighth and final stage of the 2026 Paris-Nice!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:07:43+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:07:43.918Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aa70fcf6-a0c1-4c82-9d09-462bb60e2de1\">We\u2019re all set for the traditional Paris-Nice race finale in Nice. And unlike yesterday;\u2019s heavily-truncated stage, it appears the weather is good enough for this one to go ahead as planned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:10:20+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:10:20.688Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"345d0750-f82f-4d75-a0ae-5b33bd621899\">After yesterday\u2019s apocalyptic rain and freezing snow, today the cyclists are being greeted by mercifully dry and mild conditions, here in Nice.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e40217c3-42d9-485c-9fea-446995d93cdd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:18:45+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:18:45.056Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"74e83976-8be9-4589-9944-ef72788b59fc\">Visma-Lease a Bike at the start, ready for more day of defending the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b2cf7338-1baa-4edd-939f-1617d41d3380\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:23:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:23:16.255Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"419712c0-84ef-4a03-838f-6cd450515b0e\">With a start and finish in Nice, this is the traditional finish of Paris-Nice, albeit with a twist. Rather than finish at the usual Promenade des Anglais, local elections have forced them to move to the Allianz Riviera instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:26:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:26:16.830Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"abc0a069-4b57-4d20-8903-9b5294b12f1c\">The riders are on their way to kilometre 0, making their way through the neutralised zone in Nice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:27:51+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:27:51.508Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"947d2d4d-c750-49ce-9912-ebac942bf135\">The parcours is tough and intensive, with three category one climbs packed into just 128.6km. The racing is likely to be on right from the start, with plenty of scope for attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:29:46+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:29:46.891Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e6a4d323-10b3-47f0-95bb-b7a301b48af9\">We\u2019re down another six riders this morning &#8211; Ewen Costiou, Guillaume Boivin, Cees Bol, Callum Scotson, Alex Kirsch and Josh Giddings are all absent from the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:35:19+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:35:19.855Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"859b37ab-b97f-4154-90e4-2d5599f316c4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">After a brief delay, they&#8217;re off!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:36:21+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:36:21.972Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c785e663-360e-417d-b1f3-9acaae04bfe5\">Attacks are flying out of the peloton right from the flag.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:40:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:40:16.481Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5529ef5b-1496-4425-90fe-5deb300f9b25\">The jersey wearers at the start &#8211; Godon in green, Vingegaard in yellow and Pedersen in polka-dots.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"67f27cca-d731-46a2-854b-ecc525535bd9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:40:42+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:40:42.841Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"452b9c64-0f5e-4720-ac74-61f921562b76\">Four riders have a small lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:42:31+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:42:31.771Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7a473454-3dca-4fcd-806c-bbc90185f26f\">Fabio Van den Bossche (Soudal Quick-Step), Benjamin Thomas (Cofidis), William Blume Levy (Uno-X Mobility) and Jonas Rutsch (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9) are the four riders with a small lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:45:47+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:45:47.622Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1595a274-9eb9-453d-b5a3-aef0abba85d0\">Those four riders have been joined by about eight more riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:46:13+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:46:13.235Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"492b486d-a325-4c87-aa81-abf33327e971\">But they\u2019ve now all been brought back, and the peloton is together again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:47:30+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:47:30.027Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"59e077ee-2b90-4e8b-aaec-6d9f31a31351\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Now that those moves have been shut down, four more riders are trying to go clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:49:09+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:49:09.235Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8a7f0284-d305-4140-92cb-0a5882eec95a\">K\u00e9vin Vauquelin has had a mechanical and is off the back of the peloton. The Frenchman has been down on his luck at this race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:51:10+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:51:10.678Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e7ad2562-65fd-4568-9bfd-9f46cda43417\">Benjamin Thomas (Cofidis) and Fabio Van den Bossche (Soudal Quick-Step) are two of the riders in this new lead group (which has five riders rather than four), having attempted to go clear in the previous move too. They\u2019re accompanied by Matteo Trentin (Tudor), Alexandre Delettre (TotalEnergies) and yesterday\u2019s attacker Tim Marsman (Alpecin-Premier Tech).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:52:37+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:52:37.140Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b6dd68cc-4e95-4f90-98f6-f455e77e6ac3\">Three riders are behind these five leaders and striving to bridge up to them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:53:52+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:53:52.149Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f5791cfd-a514-4359-8248-f2ce93c47a3a\">Those chasers were on a hiding to nothing, and have been brought back by the peloton, but the five leaders remain clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:57:59+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:57:59.638Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f287cdbd-0fcd-49a9-b5ce-04c64fbc4d1f\">Vauquelin appears to be back in the bunch, following his mechanical.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:58:19+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:58:19.686Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"083ed000-1c71-422a-8552-e7a20a25757e\">Matteo Trentin leading the five escapees.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"29eef298-bd9c-4a31-bfc1-5bf4d3b81dad\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:59:35+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:59:35.696Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0da5c697-a275-425c-9b4a-262bf661ac7f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This is looking good for the break &#8211; they&#8217;re lead is up to one minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:05:40+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:05:40.416Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2b060c7b-e1c3-4ae1-a558-e1d970ed95be\">Tirreno-Adriatico is also coming to a close today, and they&#8217;re into the final 80km. Follow all the action with us here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Tirreno-Adriatico stage 7 LIVE &#8211; Van der Poel leads charge on only categorised climb of the day as sprinters drop<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:07:36+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:07:36.533Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6a63d678-bfaa-4c00-9b1f-7ab54c82b8b8\">Not only that, we\u2019re also bringing you the Trofeo Alfreda Binda, which has a typically stellar line-up featuring Lotte Kopecky, Marianne Vos Elisa Longo Borghini, among others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Trofeo Alfredo Binda LIVE &#8211; Will it be a climber, a sprinter or a solo move?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:09:42+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:09:42.249Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9eb072e6-530f-464a-b3f9-b9926f1b040f\">Here at Paris-Nice, Movistar and Decathlon are leading the peloton, rather than Visma-Lease a Bike &#8211; curiously, teams without GC positions to defend or chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:14:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:14:11.164Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5a57e60a-e0b5-4029-87f7-5e2ce6514028\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leading five&#8217;s advantage has been kept at just over a minute, at 1:10. They&#8217;ve been going gradually uphill, and will continue to do so until the gradient ramps up yet more for the start of the day&#8217;s first climb, the category one Col de la Porte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:15:34+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:15:34.700Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"618db958-a287-4a1f-93fd-ab6017d471e7\">Race leaders Visma-Lease a Bike have taken over control at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"05e2bdbd-5bbc-429c-912c-4d8313f61a8c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:21:28+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:21:28.609Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"83214b14-519d-414c-917f-e9ba9824e145\">The five riders in the day&#8217;s break.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8a972b6a-e243-49df-bcd4-eb5c12811128\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:25:27+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:25:27.508Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"961320ac-718c-4819-bc5a-f9d777a989e9\">The pace in the peloton is up on the foothills of the Col de la Porte, with the peloton starting to thin out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:26:53+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:26:53.243Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9e0c45c8-8ddb-4482-be76-1c877919b1be\">Decathlon, Movistar and Visma-Lease a Bike are the three teams doing the work at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"f50ac6b1-405c-4f47-87cf-53c8298a932d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:28:29+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:28:29.132Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"46b9a761-5905-4fb7-907b-f0ffb9977923\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton is fast approaching the break. They&#8217;re only about 20 seconds behind, and the catch is imminent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:29:32+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:29:32.379Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a6e20a5c-30ad-4f84-aa4b-997d15dd9e88\">As well as sprinters like Luke Lamperti, Caper Pedersen is among those dropped from the peloton. That looks likely to end his chances of winning the Mountains Classification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:32:55+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:32:55.335Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aaad0574-6624-41bf-96f1-fdb18887b3d6\">Nicolas Prodhomme and Valentin Paret-Peintre have jumped out of the peloton and joined the five leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:33:58+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:33:58.672Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2ec7824d-f4b2-4e4a-9cce-089492b3e825\">That explains what Decathlon were riding for &#8211; two try and bring the break back and set their own man up, Prodhomme, to attack and get to the front of the race on his favoured terrain of the mountains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:34:44+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:34:44.674Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"df7d9716-ae46-458f-adbd-53cd2f1ce456\">And Movistar have done the same, with their climber Cepeda, who has now joined the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:35:44+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:35:44.965Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d5fefd5e-4bb4-4983-aca5-da95f80aba28\">Prodhomme, Cepeda and Paret-Peintre have gone clear from all of the original break, save for Van den Bossche. They are the new leading group on the road.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:36:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:36:11.097Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1cbcc412-4715-4309-95b6-6ab20a2f3f93\">They&#8217;ve begun climbing the 6.9% slopes of the 7km Col de la Porte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:38:05+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:38:05.758Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"531e924a-8fac-45ae-8953-6ab4b0c311a3\">Van den Bossche has been dropped by the other three on the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:39:48+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:39:48.121Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"629f3142-04e9-4e1e-baa9-ae98292093f1\">Visma-Lease a Bike take control of the peloton on the climb, where there are only beteen 30 or 40 riders left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:42:06+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:42:06.679Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"624a92f0-8feb-413d-89f3-ec4d315e0fc8\">Marc Soler and Will Barta jumped out of the bunch earlier on the climb, and have now joined the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:43:21+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:43:21.293Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4cc6e8cb-5b20-4bad-b754-94b8c12853c6\">This is a big move from Soler &#8211; he&#8217;s 6th on GC, and clearly looking to rise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:44:43+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:44:43.635Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"824ac558-af38-40f6-8207-42474f40b83c\">Paret-Peintre has attacked the others, and now leads the race alone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:46:42+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:46:42.229Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"268072a8-374e-495d-9817-f938fce14d53\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:47:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:47:11.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1991a42a-6530-488c-a9dd-afcd16c5b237\">Soler has gone clear from the other three and is chasing Paret-Peintre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:48:53+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:48:53.423Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b55dcbd7-e7cc-4985-b522-be605c79abfe\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s all still very close on the road. Paret-Peintre leads Soler by 20 seconds, and the peloton by 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:49:38+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:49:38.307Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ebe147d8-70b2-433c-9acb-1db2c81f2446\">Cepeda, Barta and Prodhomme have been caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:52:26+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:52:26.622Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1b3ffe4c-9ab0-48c6-a00c-262fc0e7ddf3\">Paret-Peintre, at the front of the race on the climb.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"429a084c-f9fe-4914-9c6b-3bd571d23e70\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:54:17+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:54:17.111Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8c6dee77-cc7f-45e0-8f16-ed5c3f36ffb3\">All of the main GC riders are still in the reduced peloton, apart from Soler, who remains ahead of them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:55:47+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:55:47.809Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-la-porte\"><span>KOM &#8211; COL DE LA PORTE<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ab6d26a5-6715-4a23-83ac-a47da5085825\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Paret-Peintre was the first to crest the climb, then Soler in second, while Vingegaard leads the peloton over the top for third ahead of his Visma teammates Armirail and Campanaerts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:56:15+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:56:15.494Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6285c143-f1b6-4a24-a225-6aa303275ba1\">Soler has joined Paret-Peintre on the descent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:59:07+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:59:07.203Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1666445e-e69e-496b-a8ad-531275ee92c8\">Correction, Soler has not caught Paret-Peintre. He&#8217;s 35 seconds behind, and 20 seconds ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:02:29+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:02:29.108Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b168ae58-a71c-4f19-a184-50a4c12455e8\">The updated KOM rankings after that climb. Vingegaard has increased his lead and looks good to win the polka-dot jersey, although Paret-Peintre poses a threat:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1 Jonas Vingegaard 29 points<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2 Casper Pedersen 18<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3 Valentin Paret-Peintre 17<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:03:41+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:03:41.289Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"d0f9d89e-a96a-42a9-9ad3-73069eee3e87\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Paret-Peintre is going well on this descent, increasing his lead over Soler to 35 seconds, and up to 1:05 to the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:09:00+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:09:00.857Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e899c007-258a-4c33-abf8-092a1453f81b\">Visma-Lease a Bike leading the reduced peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"c75da350-c38b-4807-af10-e5e5934d4524\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:13:27+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:13:27.100Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"08fc1c37-8010-411e-81a4-9ea4b7ccba95\">Still Paret-Peintre flies down this descent. He\u2019s 40 seconds ahead of Soler now, and 1:17 ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:15:07+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:15:07.016Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e7c2f386-0ac9-4e5f-a64a-299a628876f2\">This move is a big ploy for Soler, but he\u2019s struggling to get anywhere with it. He needs to pull back 38 seconds on Lenny Martinez to replace him in fifth overall, and a whole 2:06 to take K\u00e9vin Vauquelin\u2019s fourth-place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:17:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:17:11.632Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bde7f4ac-78a9-4935-aa91-1d763a6fb6ff\">Paret-Peintre leading the race on the descent.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"9538fbf2-ed0f-4736-892e-a69aeec6db72\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:17:51+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:17:51.957Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2fcf73e5-0b2c-4bbe-a01d-002ba097e21a\">Vingegaard has three riders with him leading the peloton &#8211; Armirail, Campanaerts and Kelderman.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:19:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:19:16.635Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a50f20a9-78b7-47bc-98d2-c9b478c48422\">Paret-Peintre has reached the bottom of the descent, and is now travelling through a brief valley road before the start of the second climb, the category one C\u00f4te de Ch\u00e2teauneuf-Villevieille.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:21:46+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:21:46.153Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4193e909-78c6-4aef-a18a-1be3c83f7761\">The peloton has Soler in sight. He appears to have given up the ghost on this attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:21:56+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:21:56.997Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"72a1abe0-132e-4183-b54c-1058833d55cc\">Soler is indeed caught.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:22:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:22:16.033Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"526c9af9-6966-4006-8081-c39d29246b4e\">Ineos Grenadiers are now leading the peloton through this valley.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:23:12+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:23:12.348Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"65ec6e0f-b70d-48eb-b81b-165d8d9d9d7c\">Paret-Peintre has just started the C\u00f4te de Ch\u00e2teauneuf-Villevieille. This one climbs for 6.6km at 6.6%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:24:18+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:24:18.093Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ffe11527-6a13-42eb-bf7e-0725760aa05f\">As th peloton start the climb, riders are being dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:25:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:25:11.850Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash-dani-martinez\"><span>CRASH &#8211; DANI MARTINEZ<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"1094391d-e121-457e-905b-a56e03545a2a\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The man 2nd on GC has gone down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:26:06+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:26:06.909Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7d60fe44-6d9a-42b8-bea2-c1f58024d08d\">It\u2019s a really unfortunate moment. One of his teammates swayed into him, forcing to go off the road.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:26:14+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:26:14.238Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"535705b7-cee0-4d1e-997d-48d2e909c5fc\">Martinez looks hurt, too, and is only now just back on his bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:27:39+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:27:39.447Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cd0a8cdf-62eb-41e4-a637-f9d6a37e61f5\">Mart\u00ednez is back riding with a line of Red Bull riders to help him, but is already 1:30 behind the peloton after the hold up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:28:15+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:28:15.954Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c0d28add-42b2-4488-aa1e-cf50c880c414\">His rivals for the podium, Ineos Grenadiers, were already setting the pace at the front of the peloton before the crash, so are under no obligation to slow down and wait for him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:29:52+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:29:52.069Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bc42f1c6-97d1-4bbc-8f44-0e8382263da4\">After Kwiatkowski swung off at the start of the climb, Vauquelin was left with just one Ineos teammate, Josh Tarling, but he&#8217;s setting a strong pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:30:37+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:30:37.063Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"886b7af0-e8a4-4fd6-bf3c-2e48f14cc57d\">Paret-Peintre is holding off the Tarling-led peloton for now, holding a lead of 27 seconds as he continues to climb. The Dani Mart\u00ednez group is 1:35 behind the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:31:32+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:31:32.317Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"cf26298e-696d-417e-9252-a91e7d55bd05\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:32:01+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:32:01.789Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"74ee2903-1cd2-4de5-bb81-1c0046ad8bce\">There are about 25 riders left in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:32:28+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:32:28.260Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8e9f67fc-d2e2-413e-b3dc-dd30ffbb6246\">Vlasov has dropped back to become the third rider to accompny Red Bull leader Mart\u00ednez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:33:18+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:33:18.929Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a900fbec-bbaf-43b9-b870-d969bf86f50b\">Pithie and Mick Van Dijke are the other three riders helping Mart\u00ednez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:34:37+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:34:37.982Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"47dcc0cc-1580-47f7-ad42-06ba0cf0711a\">Tarling has finished his turn, and Visma-Lease a Bike take over again at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:36:03+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:36:03.631Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d19b6fbb-5569-430c-b90a-b05d8a3b960f\">Thankfully for Mart\u00ednez, he has a big buffer over Georg Steinhauser on GC of 2:28, and an even bigger one of 2:47 over K\u00e9vin Vauquelin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:36:41+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:36:41.622Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"23341804-ff62-4399-afd7-b3fa34716594\">Armirail is the Visma rider leading the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:37:50+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:37:50.688Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d834ec75-b960-459e-8d32-cc3f5938bd4b\">Paret-Peintre is nearing the top of the climb, his lead still about 30 seconds over the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:39:49+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:39:49.784Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-cote-de-chateauneuf-villevieille\"><span>KOM &#8211; C\u00d4TE DE CH\u00c2TEAUNEUF-VILLEVIEILLE <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c2af7a21-da08-4e11-aae4-f2b1bcb5bfcf\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Paret-Peintre takes the maximum points at the top, but, once again, Vingegaard comes through to lead the peloton over the climb, to take second place over the summit. Vingegaard wants to win the classification, and looks set to do so.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:40:38+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:40:38.018Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1e9364ba-b7cc-47bc-9ea4-76b6a7aa53a2\">Dani Mart\u00ednez reaches the climb 1:30 after the peloton, with Vlasov and Pithie still there to help him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:42:14+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:42:14.087Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8e7a9617-9e7f-4a95-a659-ff4256df2cf5\">Here are the updated KOM rankings, with just one more mountain left to complete:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1 Jonas Vingegaard 34<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2 Valentin Paret-Peintre 27<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3 Casper Pedersen 18<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:44:08+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:44:08.720Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"de0ac6e5-1c49-41d6-b802-0c2d827e6ccd\">The final climb, the C\u00f4te du Linguador, is also a category one, meaning there are ten points on offer at the top for the leader. So Paret-Peintre could still take the polka-dot jersey, but he will have to survive being out in front by then, and Vingegaard doesn&#8217;t take points from the peloton again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:45:48+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:45:48.752Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"51fbd2b7-cb45-46e1-88b1-18fe8ef5b47f\">Visma-Lease a Bike are riding like a team who are intent on taking it all, not ust sealing overall victory for Vingegaaad, but also the polka-dot jersey, and the stage win. They\u2019re leading the chase to Valentin Paret-Peintre, and are only 25 seconds behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:46:25+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:46:25.635Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6b9f0062-f908-49f9-a7fa-19f84881d552\">Meanwhile Red Bill are successfully limiting Mart\u00ednez\u2019s losses, keeping him within 1:30 of the peloton on the descent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:47:28+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:47:28.819Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9522f6b9-4f47-4fb8-aa81-19bd1f4eba30\">Paret-Peintre has thrown himself down this descent, taking risks and going as wide as possible on the corners. He hasn&#8217;t given up on either the stage or the polka-dots yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:48:35+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:48:35.104Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4eb0ed13-2df0-4de3-ad90-14817235304d\">Paret-Peintre is on a short uncategorised uphill section, ahead of another descent to the foot of the final official climb of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:50:27+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:50:27.519Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"5a992d38-6336-405f-8fec-c39c8520463a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:51:51+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:51:51.185Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e6248ab3-e9c8-4837-ab0c-c14fc078dd95\">Visma are closing in on Paret-Peintre. They&#8217;re now just 20 seconds behind him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:54:42+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:54:42.545Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0e36d7f3-476c-4e62-a013-98bf01b426be\">K\u00e9vin Vauquelin has yet to make a move today, but is witin reach of the podium at just 19 seconds on Georg Steinhauser on GC. Surely an attack is coming on the final climb?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:56:43+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:56:43.182Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a85262af-5a0f-46c7-82cd-37ada8ba1604\">The peloton, still being led by Visma-Lease a Bike.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"0c011540-bb6d-4d94-b6cc-f79fb3c24b87\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:58:44+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:58:44.982Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f1c0e931-e946-4e04-8701-74b83b95965d\">The peloton is now just 6 seconds behind Paret-Peintre, whose hopes for the win appear over. It&#8217;s looking better for Dani Mart\u00ednez though, who&#8217;s now under 1:10 from the peloton again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:01:26+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:01:26.903Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"48c2af5e-bc55-4871-88c9-e709b15afb3c\">The final stage of Tirreno-Adriatico has recently finished.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:02:22+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:02:22.190Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7c8bf0dc-af66-4826-8d06-bfe48719cb4d\">The riders are nearly at the bottom of the descent, after which they will ride the flat for a little while before climbing the final hill.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:04:36+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:04:36.881Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"89c8090c-ba38-481d-a2ac-8eb734c5fd3e\">Paret-Peintre still isn&#8217;t giving up. It looked like the peloton was about to catch him, but he&#8217;s retaining his slender lead of 6 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:07:20+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:07:20.907Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3605c92c-9aca-4afd-8fe9-b5ab8547d1c4\">The catch is made, Paret-Peintre is back in the peloton, with 23km left to ride. While he was able to maintain his lead on the descent, this flat section has brought the end to his hopes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:08:33+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:08:33.073Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1b15c872-44df-4d9e-993c-6633901c3e7b\">The riders are on the climb!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:09:14+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:09:14.932Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1a24c24d-30a7-4c8e-918c-0efb01e9265d\">This one might be shorter than the previous two at 3.3km, but with an average of 8.2% it\u2019s likely to cause carnage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:09:30+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:09:30.837Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6b6aa1c5-cf59-490f-8012-f29d8322840c\">Already riders are being dropped from the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:09:54+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:09:54.212Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1c412b45-a5cc-4604-b467-79a1851eb215\">Camapanaerts is the last man left for Vingegaard, and is leading the group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:10:10+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:10:10.139Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6f7c16de-506c-4a5a-968d-872a4b37d6e1\">Mart\u00ednez began the climb about 50 seconds after the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:10:34+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:10:34.302Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3e7ac55a-e853-404d-9a6d-03565a8de84c\">There are about 20 riders left in the peloton, which is getting smaller and smaller by the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:10:53+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:10:53.146Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0fb983bc-289f-47d9-a82c-91a7c9cd2f75\">Soler is being distenced.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:11:22+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:11:22.930Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7c59e9d5-53ed-43f5-a735-6d6a38caa2e1\">Campanaerts is accelerating, seeming to set up Vingegaard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:11:48+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:11:48.686Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-vingegaard-attacks\"><span>VINGEGAARD ATTACKS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b1e5946c-5a3f-4832-8444-d08bb7510e59\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The yellow jersey makes his move, 21km from the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:12:08+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:12:08.461Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c6580cb1-52f2-4575-a035-dd48257711bb\">Lenny Martinez follows Vingegaard, but everone else is dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:12:39+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:12:39.827Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"91d74a22-b391-4a93-9e28-eca658a71333\">Vauquelin and Steinhauser are in a small group chasing behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:13:03+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:13:03.872Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8fa1f1c3-a2da-49a8-939b-23722a49b038\">Tejada and Rondel are also with Vauquelin and Steinhauser.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:13:42+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:13:42.635Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"23d8a3ce-e731-4f0f-9f5d-3ff92f8afcf1\">Lenny Martinez is sticking resolutely to Vingegaard&#8217;s wheel. The Dane has a rival for the win for once!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:14:29+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:14:29.419Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"d224b9a8-dfb7-44c9-ad28-108c2e2375cc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard and Lenny Martinez are aout 15 seconds ahead of the chase group featuring Vauquelin and Steinhauser.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:16:37+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:16:37.628Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f21fefc6-def3-48c6-92ca-b7bb2a6a9687\">The two leader are 500m from the top, and still Lenny Martinez hangs on to Vingegaard&#8217;s wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:17:10+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:17:10.574Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c1603bd0-f31a-4933-8a10-01a4d9a691c2\">Baudin and Izagirre have both joined the chase group behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:18:37+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:18:37.937Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-cote-du-linguador\"><span>KOM &#8211; C\u00d4TE DU LINGUADOR<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"94bc337c-65a1-41e5-8259-b237907a091b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard takes the points at the top of the climb, to seal the polka-dot jersey. The stage win is far from sealed though &#8211; Lenny Martinez is still on his wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:19:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:19:11.649Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f912d65a-5f82-4f8a-9247-e60fd7d27314\">The chasers are 30 seconds behind, and the Dani Mart\u00ednez group at 1:30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:19:46+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:19:46.958Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e9cfb481-8637-411e-882b-b11d4e605888\">Lenny Martinez is pushing on down this descent while Vingegaard is taking it a little easier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:20:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:20:16.482Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fc039c6e-0f9b-42ed-9014-10914bc3626f\">As things stand, the poduim on GC will remain the same as it did at the start of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:21:15+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:21:15.728Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1dce93c1-02ea-421c-84ae-f9a19923a10d\">The two leaders.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3105e6e5-91a4-4cd7-981f-1fa5359f9105\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:22:51+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:22:51.226Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-15km-to-go\"><span>15KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"2efa4fc1-bb12-43d7-a48e-f0da48fb860d\">The two leaders are 28 seconds up on the chasers, and 1:30 up on Dani Mart\u00ednez, as they continue to descend the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:25:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:25:11.895Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a3994c83-07a0-4f87-abce-2d53d47bf3df\">Lenny Martinez spent most of the descent a little ahead of Vingegaard, but now they&#8217;re on the flat, they&#8217;ve on each other&#8217;s wheel and sharing turns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:26:55+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:26:55.759Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c3024002-0bf3-44dd-90db-3743d6dd5a76\">Knowing that they\u2019re racing against Dani Mart\u00ednez behind and not just the two leaders ahead, the chase group are working well together and still within 20 seconds of the lead. They\u2019re therefore not out of contention just yet for the stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:27:57+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:27:57.967Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7302c3bc-9ead-44d0-bdc8-7ea18089d416\">The leaders are 30 seconds ahead of the chasers, and 1:30 ahead of Dani Mart\u00ednez, as they enter the final 10km.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:29:13+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:29:13.408Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"74a2753b-62af-4773-bd49-f20a53561d20\">There\u2019s an intermediate sprint coming up, which gives a chance for Vingeagaard to take some points in the points classification. With more on offer at the finish, he stands to take the green jersey from Dorion Godon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:30:36+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:30:36.774Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4c6c3ec9-db8d-4f00-89ae-d8bbb8f78d95\">Vauquelin, Steinhauser, Tejada, Baudin, Rondel and Izagirre are the 6 riders in the chase group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:31:36+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:31:36.505Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"db24076b-b036-4a0b-bdae-9debd048f011\">The stage win is the only thing on offer for Lenny Martinez, as he&#8217;s too far down on Vauquelin to challenge for his fourth place on GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:33:24+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:33:24.837Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"34ffcbf5-836e-43b3-8859-4ef983369d97\">Vingegaard didn\u2019t pass Martinez to take the points at the intermediate sprint, but he\u2019ll still take the points classification provided the duo are still clear by the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:35:18+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:35:18.033Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"569703f9-ec18-4461-a825-d8fb1f2af607\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The two leaders still have 35 seconds on the chasers. It seems we&#8217;re going to have a two-up sprint for the stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:36:30+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:36:30.261Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"81060504-78d2-4ab2-bfa5-90a4cf45f638\">Martinez and Vingegaard are still sharing turns, with just 4km left to ride.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:38:13+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:38:13.387Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"47fd0f4c-4b28-473d-8cb0-bfde2aaac806\">Vingegaard is the favourite in a two-up sprint between these two men, but Martinez can pack a punch in a sprint too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:39:09+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:39:09.771Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"628c564d-6fe2-4845-9221-82389c702ff8\">Dani Mart\u00ednez is within a minute of the chase group. His 2nd place on GC is safe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:39:51+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:39:51.049Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-1km-to-go\"><span>1KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7ef4efd9-5a90-4aa4-afe7-841d53832f54\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Now the games start between the two leaders as they go under the flamme rouge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:40:19+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:40:19.206Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a601c183-6213-4b64-baeb-275442c6734b\">The pace is off completely as neither want to take a turn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:40:39+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:40:39.370Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a6d4537b-b56c-4562-902e-5b27119902a8\">Lenny Martinez is the man being forced to lead it out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:41:01+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:41:01.799Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b6f8dbaf-22c1-40f1-ae65-77b275397c44\">Martinez start his sprit early&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:41:48+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:41:48.819Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-martinez-wins\"><span>MARTINEZ WINS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b2d48ace-8838-4d66-b357-1044cd6892a7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And Martinez holds on for the win!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:42:50+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:42:50.495Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8b48664f-6e0c-4654-8e04-379a739a353e\">In the group behind, Tejada won the sprint for third ahead of Vauquelin and Baudin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:43:20+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:43:20.766Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8831c763-aaca-4658-b694-075d3c5adcb0\">Dani Mart\u00ednez finishes to seal second place on GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:45:54+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:45:54.929Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e877ef2d-4c56-4e61-b8f4-706a7b3b418d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:47:33+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:47:33.105Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"372fad50-4ed8-484a-9be1-6e81c1ff7dd1\">Dani Mart\u00ednez is clearly in some pain at the finish, despite riding on to seal his podium finish. He winces as he is congratulated by other riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:48:01+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:48:01.587Z<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:51:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:51:11.922Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7def74fe-2947-489d-bdf8-0d23b54b292d\">So the final GC classification is as follows:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1 Jonas Vingegaard<\/p>\n<p>2 Dani Mart\u00ednez at 4:23<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3 Georg Steinhauser at 6:07<\/p>\n<p>4 K\u00e9vin Vauquelin at 6:24<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5 Lenny Martinez at 7:31<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">6 Marc Soler at 9:09<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">7 Ion Izagirre at 9:19<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">8 Mathys Rondel at 10:23<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">9 Alex Baudin at 10:33<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">10 Harold Tejada at 11:40<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:53:15+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:53:15.621Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"60595105-ffe8-489f-a60c-a48ae052d2bb\">Having won stages of Paris-Nice, Tour de Romandie and Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 last year, Lenny Martinez is making a speciality of these kinds of races. He\u2019ll need more consistency to be a real GC contender, but, at the age of 22, he is really starting to blossom as a rider.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:55:44+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:55:44.065Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a36a3f1c-dbd5-41bd-8b89-17c07ae2a3be\">He didn\u2019t add a third stage win to his tally today, but that\u2019s pretty much the only thing that hasn\u2019t gone Jonas Vingegaard\u2019s way at this Paris-Nice. Not only has he won the GC by a huge margin of over four minutes, he\u2019s also done a clean sweep of the jerseys, winning green ahead of Godon and polka-dot ahead of Paret-Peintre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:57:48+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:57:48.261Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3b80bb93-218a-4d6b-a297-8cf43cb3968b\">It was a great day for Georg Steinhauser. His third place on the podium had felt under threat from K\u00e9vin Vauquelin, especially given the punchy nature of the final climb, but the German stayed with his rival all the way up it and defended without any problems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T16:06:02+00:00\">2026-03-15T16:06:02.977Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e6faf241-e909-474b-98b6-ef1be792632f\">A battle-weary Dani Mart\u00ednez at the finish, looking hurt after his crash.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"fee60f75-81a9-4dde-a34c-aa1ccab6efe9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T16:07:15+00:00\">2026-03-15T16:07:15.683Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d2e66770-f5f8-48ec-a919-81f0ed24be63\">The increasingly-familiar sight of Lenny Martinez celebrating a stage win at a World Tour podium.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"67627413-ae52-4984-bfe9-bf19644d208d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T16:08:41+00:00\">2026-03-15T16:08:41.496Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a6aa3a74-164e-48b0-8f66-73010891ac39\">If you&#8217;re just tuning in, you can read our full report on the stage today here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Paris-Nice: Jonas Vingegaard secures GC title but gets pipped to stage 8 victory by Lenny Martinez in narrow two-up sprint<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T16:12:57+00:00\">2026-03-15T16:12:57.957Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"78608122-bda6-4018-b70e-9820e8b25313\">Thanks for joining us today, and for all of Paris-Nice. Lenny Martinez might have won the battle for the stage win, but was the resounding winner in the war for GC. That performance proves Vingegaard is going as well as ever, and looks a hot favourite come the Giro d\u2019Italia, and is looking good to take on Tadej Poga\u010dar at the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all still a long way off, and next week attention returns to the spring classics, for the first monument of the season &#8211; La Primavera, Milan-Sanremo. We\u2019ll be bringing you live coverage from start to finish, be sure to tune in once more!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8f0ab378-8fc9-4550-9ef1-555f5f2ae6f2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\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\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" 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\">\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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><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\">Bonjour and welcome to the eighth and final stage of the 2026 Paris-Nice!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:07:43+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:07:43.918Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aa70fcf6-a0c1-4c82-9d09-462bb60e2de1\">We\u2019re all set for the traditional Paris-Nice race finale in Nice. And unlike yesterday;\u2019s heavily-truncated stage, it appears the weather is good enough for this one to go ahead as planned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:10:20+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:10:20.688Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"345d0750-f82f-4d75-a0ae-5b33bd621899\">After yesterday\u2019s apocalyptic rain and freezing snow, today the cyclists are being greeted by mercifully dry and mild conditions, here in Nice.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e40217c3-42d9-485c-9fea-446995d93cdd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fofsipZat8Tedy8ChHLX9k-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:18:45+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:18:45.056Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"74e83976-8be9-4589-9944-ef72788b59fc\">Visma-Lease a Bike at the start, ready for more day of defending the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b2cf7338-1baa-4edd-939f-1617d41d3380\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqktLymjBZTVvvyZL9Dfc4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:23:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:23:16.255Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"419712c0-84ef-4a03-838f-6cd450515b0e\">With a start and finish in Nice, this is the traditional finish of Paris-Nice, albeit with a twist. Rather than finish at the usual Promenade des Anglais, local elections have forced them to move to the Allianz Riviera instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:26:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:26:16.830Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"abc0a069-4b57-4d20-8903-9b5294b12f1c\">The riders are on their way to kilometre 0, making their way through the neutralised zone in Nice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:27:51+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:27:51.508Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"947d2d4d-c750-49ce-9912-ebac942bf135\">The parcours is tough and intensive, with three category one climbs packed into just 128.6km. The racing is likely to be on right from the start, with plenty of scope for attacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:29:46+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:29:46.891Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e6a4d323-10b3-47f0-95bb-b7a301b48af9\">We\u2019re down another six riders this morning &#8211; Ewen Costiou, Guillaume Boivin, Cees Bol, Callum Scotson, Alex Kirsch and Josh Giddings are all absent from the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:35:19+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:35:19.855Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"859b37ab-b97f-4154-90e4-2d5599f316c4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">After a brief delay, they&#8217;re off!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:36:21+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:36:21.972Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c785e663-360e-417d-b1f3-9acaae04bfe5\">Attacks are flying out of the peloton right from the flag.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:40:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:40:16.481Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5529ef5b-1496-4425-90fe-5deb300f9b25\">The jersey wearers at the start &#8211; Godon in green, Vingegaard in yellow and Pedersen in polka-dots.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"67f27cca-d731-46a2-854b-ecc525535bd9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oF4SbYRJsFhLnmd725uCV3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:40:42+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:40:42.841Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"452b9c64-0f5e-4720-ac74-61f921562b76\">Four riders have a small lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:42:31+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:42:31.771Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7a473454-3dca-4fcd-806c-bbc90185f26f\">Fabio Van den Bossche (Soudal Quick-Step), Benjamin Thomas (Cofidis), William Blume Levy (Uno-X Mobility) and Jonas Rutsch (Lotto Intermarch\u00e9) are the four riders with a small lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:45:47+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:45:47.622Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1595a274-9eb9-453d-b5a3-aef0abba85d0\">Those four riders have been joined by about eight more riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:46:13+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:46:13.235Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"492b486d-a325-4c87-aa81-abf33327e971\">But they\u2019ve now all been brought back, and the peloton is together again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:47:30+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:47:30.027Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"59e077ee-2b90-4e8b-aaec-6d9f31a31351\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Now that those moves have been shut down, four more riders are trying to go clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:49:09+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:49:09.235Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8a7f0284-d305-4140-92cb-0a5882eec95a\">K\u00e9vin Vauquelin has had a mechanical and is off the back of the peloton. The Frenchman has been down on his luck at this race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:51:10+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:51:10.678Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e7ad2562-65fd-4568-9bfd-9f46cda43417\">Benjamin Thomas (Cofidis) and Fabio Van den Bossche (Soudal Quick-Step) are two of the riders in this new lead group (which has five riders rather than four), having attempted to go clear in the previous move too. They\u2019re accompanied by Matteo Trentin (Tudor), Alexandre Delettre (TotalEnergies) and yesterday\u2019s attacker Tim Marsman (Alpecin-Premier Tech).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:52:37+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:52:37.140Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b6dd68cc-4e95-4f90-98f6-f455e77e6ac3\">Three riders are behind these five leaders and striving to bridge up to them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:53:52+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:53:52.149Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f5791cfd-a514-4359-8248-f2ce93c47a3a\">Those chasers were on a hiding to nothing, and have been brought back by the peloton, but the five leaders remain clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:57:59+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:57:59.638Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f287cdbd-0fcd-49a9-b5ce-04c64fbc4d1f\">Vauquelin appears to be back in the bunch, following his mechanical.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:58:19+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:58:19.686Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"083ed000-1c71-422a-8552-e7a20a25757e\">Matteo Trentin leading the five escapees.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"29eef298-bd9c-4a31-bfc1-5bf4d3b81dad\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MCNSY5QxH2oMfn7vxH7WXK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T12:59:35+00:00\">2026-03-15T12:59:35.696Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0da5c697-a275-425c-9b4a-262bf661ac7f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This is looking good for the break &#8211; they&#8217;re lead is up to one minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:05:40+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:05:40.416Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2b060c7b-e1c3-4ae1-a558-e1d970ed95be\">Tirreno-Adriatico is also coming to a close today, and they&#8217;re into the final 80km. Follow all the action with us here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Tirreno-Adriatico stage 7 LIVE &#8211; Van der Poel leads charge on only categorised climb of the day as sprinters drop<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:07:36+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:07:36.533Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6a63d678-bfaa-4c00-9b1f-7ab54c82b8b8\">Not only that, we\u2019re also bringing you the Trofeo Alfreda Binda, which has a typically stellar line-up featuring Lotte Kopecky, Marianne Vos Elisa Longo Borghini, among others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Trofeo Alfredo Binda LIVE &#8211; Will it be a climber, a sprinter or a solo move?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:09:42+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:09:42.249Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9eb072e6-530f-464a-b3f9-b9926f1b040f\">Here at Paris-Nice, Movistar and Decathlon are leading the peloton, rather than Visma-Lease a Bike &#8211; curiously, teams without GC positions to defend or chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:14:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:14:11.164Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5a57e60a-e0b5-4029-87f7-5e2ce6514028\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leading five&#8217;s advantage has been kept at just over a minute, at 1:10. They&#8217;ve been going gradually uphill, and will continue to do so until the gradient ramps up yet more for the start of the day&#8217;s first climb, the category one Col de la Porte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:15:34+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:15:34.700Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"618db958-a287-4a1f-93fd-ab6017d471e7\">Race leaders Visma-Lease a Bike have taken over control at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"05e2bdbd-5bbc-429c-912c-4d8313f61a8c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xVdHTXE9zQqQZgb2qCWDRo-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:21:28+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:21:28.609Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"83214b14-519d-414c-917f-e9ba9824e145\">The five riders in the day&#8217;s break.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8a972b6a-e243-49df-bcd4-eb5c12811128\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mPvXWoY8xahKYDNJemJUMg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:25:27+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:25:27.508Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"961320ac-718c-4819-bc5a-f9d777a989e9\">The pace in the peloton is up on the foothills of the Col de la Porte, with the peloton starting to thin out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:26:53+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:26:53.243Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9e0c45c8-8ddb-4482-be76-1c877919b1be\">Decathlon, Movistar and Visma-Lease a Bike are the three teams doing the work at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"f50ac6b1-405c-4f47-87cf-53c8298a932d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFch4bgZbU9YBrMeiorUAT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:28:29+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:28:29.132Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"46b9a761-5905-4fb7-907b-f0ffb9977923\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton is fast approaching the break. They&#8217;re only about 20 seconds behind, and the catch is imminent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:29:32+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:29:32.379Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a6e20a5c-30ad-4f84-aa4b-997d15dd9e88\">As well as sprinters like Luke Lamperti, Caper Pedersen is among those dropped from the peloton. That looks likely to end his chances of winning the Mountains Classification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:32:55+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:32:55.335Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aaad0574-6624-41bf-96f1-fdb18887b3d6\">Nicolas Prodhomme and Valentin Paret-Peintre have jumped out of the peloton and joined the five leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:33:58+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:33:58.672Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2ec7824d-f4b2-4e4a-9cce-089492b3e825\">That explains what Decathlon were riding for &#8211; two try and bring the break back and set their own man up, Prodhomme, to attack and get to the front of the race on his favoured terrain of the mountains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:34:44+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:34:44.674Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"df7d9716-ae46-458f-adbd-53cd2f1ce456\">And Movistar have done the same, with their climber Cepeda, who has now joined the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:35:44+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:35:44.965Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d5fefd5e-4bb4-4983-aca5-da95f80aba28\">Prodhomme, Cepeda and Paret-Peintre have gone clear from all of the original break, save for Van den Bossche. They are the new leading group on the road.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:36:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:36:11.097Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1cbcc412-4715-4309-95b6-6ab20a2f3f93\">They&#8217;ve begun climbing the 6.9% slopes of the 7km Col de la Porte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:38:05+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:38:05.758Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"531e924a-8fac-45ae-8953-6ab4b0c311a3\">Van den Bossche has been dropped by the other three on the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:39:48+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:39:48.121Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"629f3142-04e9-4e1e-baa9-ae98292093f1\">Visma-Lease a Bike take control of the peloton on the climb, where there are only beteen 30 or 40 riders left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:42:06+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:42:06.679Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"624a92f0-8feb-413d-89f3-ec4d315e0fc8\">Marc Soler and Will Barta jumped out of the bunch earlier on the climb, and have now joined the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:43:21+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:43:21.293Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4cc6e8cb-5b20-4bad-b754-94b8c12853c6\">This is a big move from Soler &#8211; he&#8217;s 6th on GC, and clearly looking to rise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:44:43+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:44:43.635Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"824ac558-af38-40f6-8207-42474f40b83c\">Paret-Peintre has attacked the others, and now leads the race alone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:46:42+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:46:42.229Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"268072a8-374e-495d-9817-f938fce14d53\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J7RYKY9Jq6ySqHsBf5NDgK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:47:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:47:11.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1991a42a-6530-488c-a9dd-afcd16c5b237\">Soler has gone clear from the other three and is chasing Paret-Peintre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:48:53+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:48:53.423Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b55dcbd7-e7cc-4985-b522-be605c79abfe\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s all still very close on the road. Paret-Peintre leads Soler by 20 seconds, and the peloton by 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:49:38+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:49:38.307Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ebe147d8-70b2-433c-9acb-1db2c81f2446\">Cepeda, Barta and Prodhomme have been caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:52:26+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:52:26.622Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1b3ffe4c-9ab0-48c6-a00c-262fc0e7ddf3\">Paret-Peintre, at the front of the race on the climb.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"429a084c-f9fe-4914-9c6b-3bd571d23e70\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hc9uoqryAScQmhfWLFDSJ8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:54:17+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:54:17.111Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8c6dee77-cc7f-45e0-8f16-ed5c3f36ffb3\">All of the main GC riders are still in the reduced peloton, apart from Soler, who remains ahead of them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:55:47+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:55:47.809Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-la-porte\"><span>KOM &#8211; COL DE LA PORTE<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ab6d26a5-6715-4a23-83ac-a47da5085825\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Paret-Peintre was the first to crest the climb, then Soler in second, while Vingegaard leads the peloton over the top for third ahead of his Visma teammates Armirail and Campanaerts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:56:15+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:56:15.494Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6285c143-f1b6-4a24-a225-6aa303275ba1\">Soler has joined Paret-Peintre on the descent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T13:59:07+00:00\">2026-03-15T13:59:07.203Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1666445e-e69e-496b-a8ad-531275ee92c8\">Correction, Soler has not caught Paret-Peintre. He&#8217;s 35 seconds behind, and 20 seconds ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:02:29+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:02:29.108Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b168ae58-a71c-4f19-a184-50a4c12455e8\">The updated KOM rankings after that climb. Vingegaard has increased his lead and looks good to win the polka-dot jersey, although Paret-Peintre poses a threat:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1 Jonas Vingegaard 29 points<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2 Casper Pedersen 18<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3 Valentin Paret-Peintre 17<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:03:41+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:03:41.289Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"d0f9d89e-a96a-42a9-9ad3-73069eee3e87\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Paret-Peintre is going well on this descent, increasing his lead over Soler to 35 seconds, and up to 1:05 to the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:09:00+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:09:00.857Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e899c007-258a-4c33-abf8-092a1453f81b\">Visma-Lease a Bike leading the reduced peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"c75da350-c38b-4807-af10-e5e5934d4524\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FaARUntNn3RE5BdBFrREGP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:13:27+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:13:27.100Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"08fc1c37-8010-411e-81a4-9ea4b7ccba95\">Still Paret-Peintre flies down this descent. He\u2019s 40 seconds ahead of Soler now, and 1:17 ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:15:07+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:15:07.016Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e7c2f386-0ac9-4e5f-a64a-299a628876f2\">This move is a big ploy for Soler, but he\u2019s struggling to get anywhere with it. He needs to pull back 38 seconds on Lenny Martinez to replace him in fifth overall, and a whole 2:06 to take K\u00e9vin Vauquelin\u2019s fourth-place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:17:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:17:11.632Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bde7f4ac-78a9-4935-aa91-1d763a6fb6ff\">Paret-Peintre leading the race on the descent.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"9538fbf2-ed0f-4736-892e-a69aeec6db72\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mFWj9esEJjfJ7xUNn9VGBW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:17:51+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:17:51.957Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2fcf73e5-0b2c-4bbe-a01d-002ba097e21a\">Vingegaard has three riders with him leading the peloton &#8211; Armirail, Campanaerts and Kelderman.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:19:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:19:16.635Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a50f20a9-78b7-47bc-98d2-c9b478c48422\">Paret-Peintre has reached the bottom of the descent, and is now travelling through a brief valley road before the start of the second climb, the category one C\u00f4te de Ch\u00e2teauneuf-Villevieille.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:21:46+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:21:46.153Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4193e909-78c6-4aef-a18a-1be3c83f7761\">The peloton has Soler in sight. He appears to have given up the ghost on this attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:21:56+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:21:56.997Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"72a1abe0-132e-4183-b54c-1058833d55cc\">Soler is indeed caught.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:22:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:22:16.033Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"526c9af9-6966-4006-8081-c39d29246b4e\">Ineos Grenadiers are now leading the peloton through this valley.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:23:12+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:23:12.348Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"65ec6e0f-b70d-48eb-b81b-165d8d9d9d7c\">Paret-Peintre has just started the C\u00f4te de Ch\u00e2teauneuf-Villevieille. This one climbs for 6.6km at 6.6%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:24:18+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:24:18.093Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ffe11527-6a13-42eb-bf7e-0725760aa05f\">As th peloton start the climb, riders are being dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:25:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:25:11.850Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash-dani-martinez\"><span>CRASH &#8211; DANI MARTINEZ<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"1094391d-e121-457e-905b-a56e03545a2a\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The man 2nd on GC has gone down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:26:06+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:26:06.909Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7d60fe44-6d9a-42b8-bea2-c1f58024d08d\">It\u2019s a really unfortunate moment. One of his teammates swayed into him, forcing to go off the road.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:26:14+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:26:14.238Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"535705b7-cee0-4d1e-997d-48d2e909c5fc\">Martinez looks hurt, too, and is only now just back on his bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:27:39+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:27:39.447Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cd0a8cdf-62eb-41e4-a637-f9d6a37e61f5\">Mart\u00ednez is back riding with a line of Red Bull riders to help him, but is already 1:30 behind the peloton after the hold up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:28:15+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:28:15.954Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c0d28add-42b2-4488-aa1e-cf50c880c414\">His rivals for the podium, Ineos Grenadiers, were already setting the pace at the front of the peloton before the crash, so are under no obligation to slow down and wait for him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:29:52+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:29:52.069Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bc42f1c6-97d1-4bbc-8f44-0e8382263da4\">After Kwiatkowski swung off at the start of the climb, Vauquelin was left with just one Ineos teammate, Josh Tarling, but he&#8217;s setting a strong pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:30:37+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:30:37.063Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"886b7af0-e8a4-4fd6-bf3c-2e48f14cc57d\">Paret-Peintre is holding off the Tarling-led peloton for now, holding a lead of 27 seconds as he continues to climb. The Dani Mart\u00ednez group is 1:35 behind the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:31:32+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:31:32.317Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"cf26298e-696d-417e-9252-a91e7d55bd05\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZPx92NEypRFELbH2KarEHX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:32:01+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:32:01.789Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"74ee2903-1cd2-4de5-bb81-1c0046ad8bce\">There are about 25 riders left in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:32:28+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:32:28.260Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8e9f67fc-d2e2-413e-b3dc-dd30ffbb6246\">Vlasov has dropped back to become the third rider to accompny Red Bull leader Mart\u00ednez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:33:18+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:33:18.929Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a900fbec-bbaf-43b9-b870-d969bf86f50b\">Pithie and Mick Van Dijke are the other three riders helping Mart\u00ednez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:34:37+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:34:37.982Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"47dcc0cc-1580-47f7-ad42-06ba0cf0711a\">Tarling has finished his turn, and Visma-Lease a Bike take over again at the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:36:03+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:36:03.631Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d19b6fbb-5569-430c-b90a-b05d8a3b960f\">Thankfully for Mart\u00ednez, he has a big buffer over Georg Steinhauser on GC of 2:28, and an even bigger one of 2:47 over K\u00e9vin Vauquelin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:36:41+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:36:41.622Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"23341804-ff62-4399-afd7-b3fa34716594\">Armirail is the Visma rider leading the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:37:50+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:37:50.688Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d834ec75-b960-459e-8d32-cc3f5938bd4b\">Paret-Peintre is nearing the top of the climb, his lead still about 30 seconds over the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:39:49+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:39:49.784Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-cote-de-chateauneuf-villevieille\"><span>KOM &#8211; C\u00d4TE DE CH\u00c2TEAUNEUF-VILLEVIEILLE <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c2af7a21-da08-4e11-aae4-f2b1bcb5bfcf\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Paret-Peintre takes the maximum points at the top, but, once again, Vingegaard comes through to lead the peloton over the climb, to take second place over the summit. Vingegaard wants to win the classification, and looks set to do so.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:40:38+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:40:38.018Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1e9364ba-b7cc-47bc-9ea4-76b6a7aa53a2\">Dani Mart\u00ednez reaches the climb 1:30 after the peloton, with Vlasov and Pithie still there to help him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:42:14+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:42:14.087Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8e7a9617-9e7f-4a95-a659-ff4256df2cf5\">Here are the updated KOM rankings, with just one more mountain left to complete:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1 Jonas Vingegaard 34<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2 Valentin Paret-Peintre 27<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3 Casper Pedersen 18<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:44:08+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:44:08.720Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"de0ac6e5-1c49-41d6-b802-0c2d827e6ccd\">The final climb, the C\u00f4te du Linguador, is also a category one, meaning there are ten points on offer at the top for the leader. So Paret-Peintre could still take the polka-dot jersey, but he will have to survive being out in front by then, and Vingegaard doesn&#8217;t take points from the peloton again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:45:48+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:45:48.752Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"51fbd2b7-cb45-46e1-88b1-18fe8ef5b47f\">Visma-Lease a Bike are riding like a team who are intent on taking it all, not ust sealing overall victory for Vingegaaad, but also the polka-dot jersey, and the stage win. They\u2019re leading the chase to Valentin Paret-Peintre, and are only 25 seconds behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:46:25+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:46:25.635Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6b9f0062-f908-49f9-a7fa-19f84881d552\">Meanwhile Red Bill are successfully limiting Mart\u00ednez\u2019s losses, keeping him within 1:30 of the peloton on the descent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:47:28+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:47:28.819Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9522f6b9-4f47-4fb8-aa81-19bd1f4eba30\">Paret-Peintre has thrown himself down this descent, taking risks and going as wide as possible on the corners. He hasn&#8217;t given up on either the stage or the polka-dots yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:48:35+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:48:35.104Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4eb0ed13-2df0-4de3-ad90-14817235304d\">Paret-Peintre is on a short uncategorised uphill section, ahead of another descent to the foot of the final official climb of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:50:27+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:50:27.519Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"5a992d38-6336-405f-8fec-c39c8520463a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgeJoEti6DbGqBKX86fDEF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:51:51+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:51:51.185Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e6248ab3-e9c8-4837-ab0c-c14fc078dd95\">Visma are closing in on Paret-Peintre. They&#8217;re now just 20 seconds behind him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:54:42+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:54:42.545Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0e36d7f3-476c-4e62-a013-98bf01b426be\">K\u00e9vin Vauquelin has yet to make a move today, but is witin reach of the podium at just 19 seconds on Georg Steinhauser on GC. Surely an attack is coming on the final climb?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:56:43+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:56:43.182Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a85262af-5a0f-46c7-82cd-37ada8ba1604\">The peloton, still being led by Visma-Lease a Bike.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"0c011540-bb6d-4d94-b6cc-f79fb3c24b87\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/55TR5cDyiuBdE3CPh9W9T8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T14:58:44+00:00\">2026-03-15T14:58:44.982Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f1c0e931-e946-4e04-8701-74b83b95965d\">The peloton is now just 6 seconds behind Paret-Peintre, whose hopes for the win appear over. It&#8217;s looking better for Dani Mart\u00ednez though, who&#8217;s now under 1:10 from the peloton again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:01:26+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:01:26.903Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"48c2af5e-bc55-4871-88c9-e709b15afb3c\">The final stage of Tirreno-Adriatico has recently finished.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:02:22+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:02:22.190Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7c8bf0dc-af66-4826-8d06-bfe48719cb4d\">The riders are nearly at the bottom of the descent, after which they will ride the flat for a little while before climbing the final hill.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:04:36+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:04:36.881Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"89c8090c-ba38-481d-a2ac-8eb734c5fd3e\">Paret-Peintre still isn&#8217;t giving up. It looked like the peloton was about to catch him, but he&#8217;s retaining his slender lead of 6 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:07:20+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:07:20.907Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3605c92c-9aca-4afd-8fe9-b5ab8547d1c4\">The catch is made, Paret-Peintre is back in the peloton, with 23km left to ride. While he was able to maintain his lead on the descent, this flat section has brought the end to his hopes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:08:33+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:08:33.073Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1b15c872-44df-4d9e-993c-6633901c3e7b\">The riders are on the climb!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:09:14+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:09:14.932Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1a24c24d-30a7-4c8e-918c-0efb01e9265d\">This one might be shorter than the previous two at 3.3km, but with an average of 8.2% it\u2019s likely to cause carnage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:09:30+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:09:30.837Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6b6aa1c5-cf59-490f-8012-f29d8322840c\">Already riders are being dropped from the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:09:54+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:09:54.212Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1c412b45-a5cc-4604-b467-79a1851eb215\">Camapanaerts is the last man left for Vingegaard, and is leading the group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:10:10+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:10:10.139Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6f7c16de-506c-4a5a-968d-872a4b37d6e1\">Mart\u00ednez began the climb about 50 seconds after the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:10:34+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:10:34.302Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3e7ac55a-e853-404d-9a6d-03565a8de84c\">There are about 20 riders left in the peloton, which is getting smaller and smaller by the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:10:53+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:10:53.146Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0fb983bc-289f-47d9-a82c-91a7c9cd2f75\">Soler is being distenced.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:11:22+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:11:22.930Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7c59e9d5-53ed-43f5-a735-6d6a38caa2e1\">Campanaerts is accelerating, seeming to set up Vingegaard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:11:48+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:11:48.686Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-vingegaard-attacks\"><span>VINGEGAARD ATTACKS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b1e5946c-5a3f-4832-8444-d08bb7510e59\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The yellow jersey makes his move, 21km from the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:12:08+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:12:08.461Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c6580cb1-52f2-4575-a035-dd48257711bb\">Lenny Martinez follows Vingegaard, but everone else is dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:12:39+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:12:39.827Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"91d74a22-b391-4a93-9e28-eca658a71333\">Vauquelin and Steinhauser are in a small group chasing behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:13:03+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:13:03.872Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8fa1f1c3-a2da-49a8-939b-23722a49b038\">Tejada and Rondel are also with Vauquelin and Steinhauser.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:13:42+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:13:42.635Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"23d8a3ce-e731-4f0f-9f5d-3ff92f8afcf1\">Lenny Martinez is sticking resolutely to Vingegaard&#8217;s wheel. The Dane has a rival for the win for once!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:14:29+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:14:29.419Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"d224b9a8-dfb7-44c9-ad28-108c2e2375cc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard and Lenny Martinez are aout 15 seconds ahead of the chase group featuring Vauquelin and Steinhauser.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:16:37+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:16:37.628Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f21fefc6-def3-48c6-92ca-b7bb2a6a9687\">The two leader are 500m from the top, and still Lenny Martinez hangs on to Vingegaard&#8217;s wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:17:10+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:17:10.574Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c1603bd0-f31a-4933-8a10-01a4d9a691c2\">Baudin and Izagirre have both joined the chase group behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:18:37+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:18:37.937Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-cote-du-linguador\"><span>KOM &#8211; C\u00d4TE DU LINGUADOR<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"94bc337c-65a1-41e5-8259-b237907a091b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard takes the points at the top of the climb, to seal the polka-dot jersey. The stage win is far from sealed though &#8211; Lenny Martinez is still on his wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:19:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:19:11.649Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f912d65a-5f82-4f8a-9247-e60fd7d27314\">The chasers are 30 seconds behind, and the Dani Mart\u00ednez group at 1:30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:19:46+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:19:46.958Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e9cfb481-8637-411e-882b-b11d4e605888\">Lenny Martinez is pushing on down this descent while Vingegaard is taking it a little easier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:20:16+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:20:16.482Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fc039c6e-0f9b-42ed-9014-10914bc3626f\">As things stand, the poduim on GC will remain the same as it did at the start of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:21:15+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:21:15.728Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1dce93c1-02ea-421c-84ae-f9a19923a10d\">The two leaders.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3105e6e5-91a4-4cd7-981f-1fa5359f9105\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gu29k4Jgfb344pXeBGYRkU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:22:51+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:22:51.226Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-15km-to-go\"><span>15KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"2efa4fc1-bb12-43d7-a48e-f0da48fb860d\">The two leaders are 28 seconds up on the chasers, and 1:30 up on Dani Mart\u00ednez, as they continue to descend the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:25:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:25:11.895Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a3994c83-07a0-4f87-abce-2d53d47bf3df\">Lenny Martinez spent most of the descent a little ahead of Vingegaard, but now they&#8217;re on the flat, they&#8217;ve on each other&#8217;s wheel and sharing turns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:26:55+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:26:55.759Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c3024002-0bf3-44dd-90db-3743d6dd5a76\">Knowing that they\u2019re racing against Dani Mart\u00ednez behind and not just the two leaders ahead, the chase group are working well together and still within 20 seconds of the lead. They\u2019re therefore not out of contention just yet for the stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:27:57+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:27:57.967Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7302c3bc-9ead-44d0-bdc8-7ea18089d416\">The leaders are 30 seconds ahead of the chasers, and 1:30 ahead of Dani Mart\u00ednez, as they enter the final 10km.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:29:13+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:29:13.408Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"74a2753b-62af-4773-bd49-f20a53561d20\">There\u2019s an intermediate sprint coming up, which gives a chance for Vingeagaard to take some points in the points classification. With more on offer at the finish, he stands to take the green jersey from Dorion Godon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:30:36+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:30:36.774Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4c6c3ec9-db8d-4f00-89ae-d8bbb8f78d95\">Vauquelin, Steinhauser, Tejada, Baudin, Rondel and Izagirre are the 6 riders in the chase group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:31:36+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:31:36.505Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"db24076b-b036-4a0b-bdae-9debd048f011\">The stage win is the only thing on offer for Lenny Martinez, as he&#8217;s too far down on Vauquelin to challenge for his fourth place on GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:33:24+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:33:24.837Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"34ffcbf5-836e-43b3-8859-4ef983369d97\">Vingegaard didn\u2019t pass Martinez to take the points at the intermediate sprint, but he\u2019ll still take the points classification provided the duo are still clear by the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:35:18+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:35:18.033Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"569703f9-ec18-4461-a825-d8fb1f2af607\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The two leaders still have 35 seconds on the chasers. It seems we&#8217;re going to have a two-up sprint for the stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:36:30+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:36:30.261Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"81060504-78d2-4ab2-bfa5-90a4cf45f638\">Martinez and Vingegaard are still sharing turns, with just 4km left to ride.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:38:13+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:38:13.387Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"47fd0f4c-4b28-473d-8cb0-bfde2aaac806\">Vingegaard is the favourite in a two-up sprint between these two men, but Martinez can pack a punch in a sprint too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:39:09+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:39:09.771Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"628c564d-6fe2-4845-9221-82389c702ff8\">Dani Mart\u00ednez is within a minute of the chase group. His 2nd place on GC is safe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:39:51+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:39:51.049Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-1km-to-go\"><span>1KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7ef4efd9-5a90-4aa4-afe7-841d53832f54\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Now the games start between the two leaders as they go under the flamme rouge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:40:19+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:40:19.206Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a601c183-6213-4b64-baeb-275442c6734b\">The pace is off completely as neither want to take a turn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:40:39+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:40:39.370Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a6d4537b-b56c-4562-902e-5b27119902a8\">Lenny Martinez is the man being forced to lead it out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:41:01+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:41:01.799Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b6f8dbaf-22c1-40f1-ae65-77b275397c44\">Martinez start his sprit early&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:41:48+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:41:48.819Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-martinez-wins\"><span>MARTINEZ WINS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b2d48ace-8838-4d66-b357-1044cd6892a7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And Martinez holds on for the win!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:42:50+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:42:50.495Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8b48664f-6e0c-4654-8e04-379a739a353e\">In the group behind, Tejada won the sprint for third ahead of Vauquelin and Baudin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:43:20+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:43:20.766Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8831c763-aaca-4658-b694-075d3c5adcb0\">Dani Mart\u00ednez finishes to seal second place on GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:45:54+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:45:54.929Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e877ef2d-4c56-4e61-b8f4-706a7b3b418d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:47:33+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:47:33.105Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"372fad50-4ed8-484a-9be1-6e81c1ff7dd1\">Dani Mart\u00ednez is clearly in some pain at the finish, despite riding on to seal his podium finish. He winces as he is congratulated by other riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:48:01+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:48:01.587Z<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:51:11+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:51:11.922Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7def74fe-2947-489d-bdf8-0d23b54b292d\">So the final GC classification is as follows:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1 Jonas Vingegaard<\/p>\n<p>2 Dani Mart\u00ednez at 4:23<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3 Georg Steinhauser at 6:07<\/p>\n<p>4 K\u00e9vin Vauquelin at 6:24<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5 Lenny Martinez at 7:31<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">6 Marc Soler at 9:09<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">7 Ion Izagirre at 9:19<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">8 Mathys Rondel at 10:23<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">9 Alex Baudin at 10:33<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">10 Harold Tejada at 11:40<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:53:15+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:53:15.621Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"60595105-ffe8-489f-a60c-a48ae052d2bb\">Having won stages of Paris-Nice, Tour de Romandie and Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 last year, Lenny Martinez is making a speciality of these kinds of races. He\u2019ll need more consistency to be a real GC contender, but, at the age of 22, he is really starting to blossom as a rider.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:55:44+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:55:44.065Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a36a3f1c-dbd5-41bd-8b89-17c07ae2a3be\">He didn\u2019t add a third stage win to his tally today, but that\u2019s pretty much the only thing that hasn\u2019t gone Jonas Vingegaard\u2019s way at this Paris-Nice. Not only has he won the GC by a huge margin of over four minutes, he\u2019s also done a clean sweep of the jerseys, winning green ahead of Godon and polka-dot ahead of Paret-Peintre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T15:57:48+00:00\">2026-03-15T15:57:48.261Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3b80bb93-218a-4d6b-a297-8cf43cb3968b\">It was a great day for Georg Steinhauser. His third place on the podium had felt under threat from K\u00e9vin Vauquelin, especially given the punchy nature of the final climb, but the German stayed with his rival all the way up it and defended without any problems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T16:06:02+00:00\">2026-03-15T16:06:02.977Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e6faf241-e909-474b-98b6-ef1be792632f\">A battle-weary Dani Mart\u00ednez at the finish, looking hurt after his crash.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"fee60f75-81a9-4dde-a34c-aa1ccab6efe9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zxU6csziC9LpEJmyCeoLYg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T16:07:15+00:00\">2026-03-15T16:07:15.683Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d2e66770-f5f8-48ec-a919-81f0ed24be63\">The increasingly-familiar sight of Lenny Martinez celebrating a stage win at a World Tour podium.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"67627413-ae52-4984-bfe9-bf19644d208d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiZxz4mJhbQ7RXtzrCiom-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T16:08:41+00:00\">2026-03-15T16:08:41.496Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a6aa3a74-164e-48b0-8f66-73010891ac39\">If you&#8217;re just tuning in, you can read our full report on the stage today here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Paris-Nice: Jonas Vingegaard secures GC title but gets pipped to stage 8 victory by Lenny Martinez in narrow two-up sprint<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-15T16:12:57+00:00\">2026-03-15T16:12:57.957Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"78608122-bda6-4018-b70e-9820e8b25313\">Thanks for joining us today, and for all of Paris-Nice. Lenny Martinez might have won the battle for the stage win, but was the resounding winner in the war for GC. That performance proves Vingegaard is going as well as ever, and looks a hot favourite come the Giro d\u2019Italia, and is looking good to take on Tadej Poga\u010dar at the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all still a long way off, and next week attention returns to the spring classics, for the first monument of the season &#8211; La Primavera, Milan-Sanremo. We\u2019ll be bringing you live coverage from start to finish, be sure to tune in once more!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8f0ab378-8fc9-4550-9ef1-555f5f2ae6f2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjUcR8erKhw23JkphhcWAd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\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\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" 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\">\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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/paris-nice-stage-8-live-jonas-vingegaard-defends-the-yellow-jersey-on-hilly-final-day\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgbLgkGBeTEBYvN6GgDDHm-1024-80.jpg&#8221;] Pro Cycling Racing Road Paris-Nice As it happened: Intense final stage of Paris-Nice culminates in two-up sprint The traditional final day fireworks in Nice bring five major climbs packed into just 145km Live-reports By Stephen Puddicombe last updated 15 March 2026 Comments(0)() When you purchase through links on our site, we may [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-1828542","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1828542","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1828542"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1828542\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1828542"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1828542"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1828542"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}