Paris-Nice

Paris-Nice 2024 is the 82nd edition of the eight-stage event, often referred to as the 'Race to the Sun'. This year held from 8 to 10 March, it typically opens in wintry conditions near Paris before concluding in the warmer, Mediterranean city of Nice.
The exact route is yet to be announced, but the hilly parcours tend to favour climbers. One of the biggest week-long stage races in the UCI WorldTour calendar, Paris-Nice is often used by Tour de France hopefuls to test their form or tune up for the season.
Paris-Nice 2024: Key details
Date | 3 March - 10 March 2024 | Row 0 - Cell 2 |
Total distance | TBC | Row 1 - Cell 2 |
Number of stages | 8 | Row 2 - Cell 2 |
Start location | Paris. France | Row 3 - Cell 2 |
Finish location | Nice, France | Row 4 - Cell 2 |
UCI ranking | WorldTour | Row 5 - Cell 2 |
Edition | 82nd | Row 6 - Cell 2 |
Total climbing / elevation gain | TBC | Row 7 - Cell 2 |
Leader's jersey colour | Yellow | Row 8 - Cell 2 |
Last Winner | Tadej Pogačar (Slo) | Row 9 - Cell 2 |
TV coverage (UK) | TBC | Row 10 - Cell 2 |
TV coverage (US) | TBC | Row 11 - Cell 2 |
Paris-Nice was most recently won by Tadej Pogačar (Slo) of UAE Team Emirates, and the year before by Primož Roglič (Slo). Other recent winners include two-time winner Max Schachmann, 2019 Tour de France winner Egan Bernal, 2018's Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas, as well as Bradley Wiggins, Richie Porte and Alberto Contador.
Going further into the history books, other winners include the likes of Jacques Anquetil and Eddy Merckx, while Sean Kelly claims the most wins with seven, in the 1980s.
Paris-Nice is organised by ASO, the same outfit behind races such as the Tour de France and Paris-Roubaix.
The 2020 event was the last international cycling event, and the last sporting event in France, before mass gatherings were cancelled due to Covid-19.
Paris-Nice 2024: The route
This section will be updated as more information is released about the Paris-Nice 2024 route.
Paris-Nice 2024 route: Stage-by-stage - TBC
Paris-Nice: Recent winners
2023: Tadej Pogačar (Slo)
2022: Primož Roglič (Slo)
2021: Max Schachmann (Ger)
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)
Paris-Nice 2024: More information
Key info: Paris-Nice route | Paris-Nice start list | TV guide
Website: Paris-Nice
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