Paris-Nice
Where: France
When: March 8-15, 2020
Rank: UCI WorldTour
Paris-Nice enters its 78th edition in 2020 and the UCI World Tour 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 2019 Tour de France winner Egan Bernal, 2018’s Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas as well as 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 mosy 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 2020 stages
The route for Paris-Nice 2020 is still to be confirmed, but we’ll update this page as new details arise.
Stage one: Sunday, March 8
Stage two: Monday, March 9
Stage three: Tuesday, March 10
Stage four: Wednesday, March 11
Stage five: Thursday, March 12
Stage six: Friday, March 13
Stage three: Tuesday, March 10
Stage four: Wednesday, March 11
Stage five: Thursday, March 12
Stage six: Friday, March 13
Stage seven: Saturday, March 14
Stage eight: Sunday, March 15
Stage eight: Sunday, March 15
Paris-Nice: Recent winners
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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John Degenkolb out of Paris-Nice suffering with bronchitis
German rider John Degenkolb's Classics preparations disrupted by bronchitis, as he abandons Paris-Nice
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Watch: Paris-Nice 2018 stage five highlights
Catch up with the action from stage five of the 2018 edition of Paris-Nice
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Jérôme Cousin puts in ruthless display to win Paris-Nice stage five as Sanchez holds lead
Cousin refused to work with breakaway partner Nils Politt before sprinting round him in the final 200 metres of stage five of Paris-Nice
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Watch: Paris-Nice 2018 stage four highlights
Catch up with the action from stage four of the 2018 edition of Paris-Nice
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Team Sky's Wout Poels time trials to Paris-Nice stage four victory and to within 15 seconds of race lead
Wout Poels (Team Sky) moved to within 15 seconds of the overall race lead at Paris-Nice with a superb time trial win on stage four of the Race to the Sun.
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Watch: Paris-Nice 2018 stage three highlights
Catch up with the action from stage three of the 2018 edition of Paris-Nice (March 4-11), a lumpy 210km stage from Bourges to Châtel-Guyon.
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Arnaud Démare loses Paris-Nice yellow jersey as Jonathan Hivert takes surprise stage three win
Jonathan Hivert was the surprise victor on stage three of Paris-Nice, out-sprinting Luis Leon Sanchez and Rémy Di Grégorio at the end of a late attack.
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Watch: Paris-Nice 2018 stage two highlights
Catch up with the action from stage two of the 2018 edition of Paris-Nice (March 4-11), a flat 187.5km stage from Orsonville to Vierzon.
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Dylan Groenewegen times sprint to perfection to win stage two of Paris-Nice
Dylan Groenewegen took victory on the second stage of Paris-Nice as he timed his sprint to perfection on the uphill ramp to the line in Vierzon.
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Watch: Paris-Nice 2018 stage one highlights
Catch up with the action from stage one of the 2018 edition of Paris-Nice (March 4-11)
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Arnaud Démare wins stage one of Paris-Nice in photo finish
French sprinter Arnaud Démare wins the opening stage of 2018 Paris-Nice on gruelling cobbled climb to the finish line as late crash takes down section of peloton
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Paris-Nice 2018 live TV guide
Where to watch live coverage and catch highlights of the 2018 edition of Paris-Nice (March 4-111)
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Five things to look out for at Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico
We look ahead to next week's two big stage races, with most of the world's top riders in action at either Paris-Nice or Tirreno-Adriatico.
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Race organisers reveal wildcard team selections for 2018 Tour de France
Tour de France organisers have announced the teams that will compete in the 2018 edition, with French teams filling three of the four wildcard spots.
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Five things we learned from Paris-Nice 2017
Paris-Nice 2017 provided day after day of scintillating racing with Sergio Henao eventually emerging victorious by two seconds from Alberto Contador.
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Team of the week: Sergio Henao, Peter Sagan, Nairo Quintana, and more
Our pick of the best riders from the last seven days of racing, which has featured some stand-out performances at Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico.
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Sergio Henao draws inspiration from Geraint Thomas for Paris-Nice fightback
Sergio Henao said he used his experience to save Paris-Nice victory on the final day
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Watch: Paris-Nice 2017 stage eight highlights
Recap on the action from day seven of the Race to the Sun
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Sergio Henao narrowly holds on to win Paris-Nice as Alberto Contador attacks
Sergio Henao took a fifth Paris-Nice win for Team Sky with seconds over Alberto Contador
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Paris-Nice 2017 queen stage 'too hard' and 'unnecessary'
Team bosses at Paris-Nice question the need for a 177km mountain stage with a 16km summit finish so early in the season.
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Dan Martin ‘had to follow the best guys’ as Alaphilippe loses yellow
Change of leadership for Quick-Step Floors at Paris-Nice as Dan Martin puts in a strong performance on the key climbing stage
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Richie Porte wins Paris-Nice queen stage as Sergio Henao takes overall lead
Paris-Nice's highest-ever finish provides plenty of action as the general classification is shaken up
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Simon Yates 'not trying to win the stage' as he climbs up Paris-Nice GC
Orica-Scott's Simon Yates said he was not trying to win the stage as he attacked at Paris-Nice, mainly trying to climb up the general classification.
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Simon Yates attacks rivals to win Paris-Nice stage six
British rider Simon Yates takes his first victory of the season, as Julian Alaphilippe fights to keep his Paris-Nice overall lead
