Tim Merlier has also won the second stage of Paris-Nizza. Again the Belgian cycling professional was in the front in the sprint.
The European champion from team Soudal Quick-Step After his opening victory on Sunday, on Monday (March 10th, 2025) in the final sprint after 183.9 kilometers of Montesson after Bellegard The fastest in 4: 11.29 hours.
Behind the 32-year-old had to Emilia Jeanniére (France/Total energy) and Mads Pedersen (Denmark/Lidl-Trek).
For Merlier it is already the sixth stage win 2025. The best German was Max Walscheid (Neuwied/Jayco Alula) in 19th place.
Start of time driving on the Formula 1 route
On Tuesday, Merlier and Co. have to go in time trial-the special thing: the start will take place on the former Formula 1 route from Magny Cours in the center of France. The goal is 28.4 kilometers away in Scorch.
A total of eight stages are driven in the 83rd edition of Paris -Nizza – the last on Sunday in and around Nice. In 2024 the American had Matteo Jorgenson (Visma – Lease a bike) won.