'I don't understand why the race is going on': Romain Bardet criticises continuation of Paris-Nice

The French rider says 'nothing really makes sense anymore' as Paris-Nice continues into its final day

Romain Bardet (Alain Jocard/AFP via Getty Images)

(Image credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Romain Bardet has said he doesn't understand why Paris-Nice is continuing amid the coronavirus outbreak that has seen a number of sporting events cancelled and European governments begin to ban large public gatherings.

"When nothing really makes sense anymore, you might as well get caught up in the ambient madness and do the things you like to do," Bardet told French media after the finish of stage six.

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