Paris-Nice Stage 6 Recap

In a thrilling finish to the sixth stage of Paris-Nice, Denmark's Mads Pedersen emerged victorious, narrowly outpacing British cyclists Josh Tarling and Sam Watson. The 209.8km route from Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban to Berre l'Etang saw Pedersen hold off Tarling in the final 100 meters, with Watson securing third place.

Vingegaard's Withdrawal

Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard withdrew from the race before the start of Friday's stage due to a wrist injury sustained on Thursday. His absence allowed his American teammate Matteo Jorgenson to extend his overall race lead. Jorgenson's Visma-Lease a Bike team executed a strategic attack nearly 60km from the finish, distancing five of the top 10 riders in the general classification, including Joao Almeida.

Race Conditions and Strategy

The stage was marked by cold, wet, and windy conditions, which added to the challenge for the peloton. Jorgenson's tactical move not only illuminated the race but also secured him an additional four seconds at the top of the general classification.

Upcoming Stage

Saturday's penultimate stage will take the peloton over a mountainous 109.5km route from Nice to Auron, promising more excitement and strategic racing.

Stage Six Results

1. Mads Pedersen (Den/Lidl-Trek) 4hrs 25mins 37secs
2. Josh Tarling (GB/Ineos Grenadiers) Same time
3. Sam Watson (GB/Ineos Grenadiers)
4. Axel Zingle (Fra/Visma - Lease a Bike)
5. Matteo Sobrero (Ita/Red Bull - Bora Hansgrohe)
6. Magnus Sheffield (US/ Ineos Grenadiers)
7. Mattias Skjelmose (Den/Lidl-Trek)
8. Matteo Jorgenson (US/Visma - Lease a Bike)
9. Max Schachmann (Ger/Soudal Quick-Step)
10. Thymen Arensman (Ned/ Ineos Grenadiers)

General Classification After Stage Six

1. Matteo Jorgenson (US/Visma - Lease a Bike) 20hrs 52mins 57secs
2. Florian Lipowitz (Ger/Red Bull - Bora Hansgrohe) +40secs
3. Mattias Skjelmose (Den/Lidl-Trek) +59secs
4. Thymen Arensman (Ned/Ineos Grenadiers) +1mins 20secs
5. João Almeida (Por/UAE Team Emirates) +2mins 40secs
6. Tobias Foss (Nor/Ineos Grenadiers +2mins 47secs
7. Magnus Sheffield (US/ Ineos Grenadiers) +2mins 54secs
8. Brandon McNulty (US/UAE Team Emirates) +3mins 05secs
9. Clément Champoussin (Fra/XDS Astana) +3mins 22secs
10. Harold Tejada (Col/XDS Astana) +3mins 24secs