Jorgenson conquers Paris-Nice, and Evenepoel wins the last stage
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The American Matteo Jorgenson (Visma) has been proclaimed king of the 82nd edition of the Paris-Nice after the dispute of the eighth and final stage starting and finishing in the capital of the Riviera, of 109.3 km, in which the Belgian won Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick Step), second on the podium.
Jorgenson, former Movistar rider, confirmed himself as a star signing for Visma, taking advantage of the first great opportunity by winning the Paris-Nice against rivals such as Evenepoel or the Slovenian Primoz Roglic, initially the big favorites.
On the last day he shared the definitive getaway with Evenepoel, both the main protagonists. The Belgian took the stage, resigned to his fate, unable to let go of Jorgenson throughout the entire route. He raised his arms on Nice’s Promenade des Anglais as a consolation prize, his fourth victory of the season.
Jorgenson crossed the line by throwing his fist in the air, his first big win. In third position he led Vlasov at 52 seconds. Later, at 1.39, the Danish Skjelmose and the leader Brandon McNultywho at least maintained third place on the podium.
Short day, but very unruly at the beginning and again with the rain and cold present. Victor Campenaerts He started heading out and immediately caused the first cut, at km 4, taking Pithie (Groupama-FDJ) and the Dane from Movistar Johan Jacobs (Movistar) to the wheel. On the ascending profile they came across the Cota de Levens (2nd, 6.1 km at 5.8%), where the Belgian former record holder of the hour attacked to beat his two adventure companions and be left alone.
On the descent of the Cote de Châteauneuf they went to the ground Carlos RodrÃguez and Santiago Buitrago. The Spaniard was able to continue, the Colombian had to retire.
From the halfway point of the test, the stage became even more complicated with the ascent to Cota de Peille (1a, 6.5 km at 6.9), where Evenepoel took command of operations with three attacks. The third time was the charm and opened the way accompanied by Jorgenson and Vlasovalthough the latter did not resist and dropped with 10 kilometers to go.
They both crowned the “Cuatro Caminos” summit together, with Roglic’s group and former leader McNulty more than 2 minutes away. The die was cast. Remco won his first stage in his first French stage race, and Jorgenson his third victory, until today he has only won the general classification and one stage of the Tour of Oman 2023 on his resume.
Source: Eitb
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