Where: France
When: March 7-14 2021
Rank: UCI WorldTour
Paris-Nice enters its 79th edition in 2021 and the UCI WorldTour event is expected to boast a star studded list of general classification leaders.
The eight stage event is sometimes called the 'Race to the Sun', because it typically opens in wintery conditions near Paris and concludes in the sunnier areas in or around Nice.
Hilly parcours mean the favourites are usually climbers, and recent former victors include 2020 winner Max Schachmann, 2019 Tour de France winner Egan Bernal, 2018's Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas as well as Sir Bradley Wiggins, Richie Porte and Alberto Contador.
Going further into the history books, other winners include the likes of Jacques Anquetil and Eddy Merckx, whist Sean Kelly claims the most win with seven, in the 1980s.
Paris-Nice is organised by ASO, the same outfit behind the likes of the Tour de France and Paris-Roubaix.
Paris-Nice 2021 stages
The route for Paris-Nice 2021 has been confirmed go to our race route page for more information.
Stage one: Sun March 7, Saint-Cyr-L'École - Saint-Cyr-L'École, 166km
Stage two: Mon March 8, Oinville-sur-Montcient - Amilly, 188km
Stage three: Tue March 9, Gien - Gien 14.4km ITT
Stage four: Wed March 10, Chalon-sur-Saône - Chiroubles, 188km
Stage five: Thu March 11, Vienne - Bollène, 203km
Stage six: Fri March 12, Brignoles - Biot, 202.5km
Stage seven: Sat March 13, Nice - Valdeblore La Colmiane, 166.5km
Stage eight: Sun March 14, Nice - NIce, 110.5km
Paris-Nice: Recent winners
2020: Max Schachmann (Ger)
2019: Egan Bernal (Col)
2018: Marc Soler (Esp)
2017: Sergio Henao (Col)
2016: Geraint Thomas (GBr)
2015: Richie Porte (Aus)
2014: Carlos Betancur (Col)
2013: Richie Porte (Aus)
2012: Bradley Wiggins (GBr)
2011: Tony Martin (Ger)
2010: Alberto Contador (Spa)
2009: Luis Leon Sanchez (Spa)
2008: Davide Rebellin (Ita)
2007: Alberto Contador (Ita)
2006: Floyd Landis (USA)
Key info: Paris-Nice route | Paris-Nice start list | TV guide
Website: Paris-Nice
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