Paris-Nice 2023: Stage 7 of Paris-Nice 2023, broadcast live today

moment of truth. Good afternoon, and welcome to the magical Paris-Nice Weekend 2023! The two big stages that will determine who is in the general classification of Sun Race. Those who will be crowned new champion in one of those cycling special goals, which is Promenade des Anglais in the French Riviera. Tadej Pogacar arrived as leader, favourite, and a great wheel to follow because Tadej’s style is well known. kill or die. There are no midpoints in the Great Champion of the two editions of the Tour.

Pogacar defends six seconds with young Frenchman David Gaudeau, who started the season brightly after a winter marked by controversy with teammate Arnaud Demare. Jonas fingerguard He is third at 46″ after being unable to resist the Slovenian at La Loge des Gardes and must return with the same courage he showed in the first attack on the UAE leader on that first climb of the Tour de France. For the Spanish representation is Ion Izagirre, twelfth. , is the best option for a great result in the general classification (walking in 2:02 minutes).

There is a ground for movements. The 142.8km trek will be launched long before the final peak. The first-class climb will put every favorite in place (Cote de Tourette-du-Chateau, 17.8 kilometers by 4.6%) in the first part of the stage. Then, La Couiollole (15.7 kilometers at 7.1%) will pass judgment on a climb that will last more than half an hour. Perfect of course for Tadezh Pogakar. Although… on what climb in the world would you not be a favourite?

Pogacar, Vingegaard, Gaudu, Yates… There are many customers for a great first course on the weekend. The circuit madness that starts and ends in Nice will open the race to the finish, but the real differences will come from a port worthy of any Grand Tour. A show to tell you about, from now on, at MARCA. Let’s start with the bikes!