Nice, 8th stage: Sunday, March 10th
Matteo Jorgenson bridged a gap of nearly two decades in Paris-Nice when he became the first American since 2006 to win the Race to the Sun on Sunday. It was almost a home win for the Californian, who lives in Nice and trains on the roads of the 109.3 km final stage. Gone on the five climbs of the day with Belgian champion Remco Evenepoel and stage 7 winner Aleksandr Vlasov, the Visma Lease a Bike rider methodically dropped compatriot and childhood friend Brandon McNulty, the leader at the start, to clinch his greatest win to date. Evenepoel, who shook the race with several attempts, sealed a promising Paris-Nice with a prestigious stage win on the Promenade des Anglais.
STAGE CLASSIFICATION
- Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick – Step) 02H 50’ 03’’
- Matteo Jorgenson (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) +00’’
- Aleksandr Vlasov (Bora – Hansgrohe) +50’’
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
- Matteo Jorgenson (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) 27H 50’ 23’’
- Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick – Step) +30’’
- Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates) +01’ 47’’
