the 6th stage canceled due to strong winds

The organizers of Paris-Nice have taken the decision to cancel the 6th stage, Friday March 10, due to weather conditions. ” After studying several options for modifying the route and waiting for an improvement in weather conditions in the afternoon, the organizers of Paris-Nice have decided to cancel the 6th stage to preserve the safety of the riders of the 81st edition, in agreement with the prefectural services, can we read in a press release. The exceptionally strong winds, which notably caused several tree falls in the region, make the cancellation of the stage inevitable.

Earlier in the day, the organization had decided to shorten the course. Initially planned for 197.5 km, the route had been reduced to only 80 km of racing. The riders will hit the roads again on Saturday during the 7th stage towards the Col de la Couillole.