2020 Paris-Nice Stage 4 Results & Recap
Stage 4 of the 2020 Paris-Nice is in the books. The final results and standings are below, followed by our recap of how the race unfolded.
Race Recap
Kragh Andersen shines in Saint Amand Montrond
Danish superstar Soren Kragh Andersen (Team Sunweb) proved to be a level above the rest today during stage 4’s testing 15.1km individual time trial today in Saint Amand Montrond. The 25-year-old flew through the event, finishing in less than 19 minutes. Only the yellow jersey could also accomplish the sub-19 minute feat on the day. Maximilian Schachmann (Bora-Hansgrohe) took second, six seconds behind. Kasper Asgreen (Deceuninck-Quick Step) claimed third, 12 seconds back.
“I’m super happy,” Kragh Andersen said. “Its’ a big relief to finally have my time trial victory. I’m really happy. I almost can’t believe it. I was aiming for it and the legs were good again. I don’t really like the straight lines. I want some hills, and tempo shifts so this was super cool for me. I’m here to help the team and to help Tiesj Benoot day by day. We will be looking for stage results and a good GC with Benoot. I’m here to help him. This was my chance. I’m happy I got it.”
In the overall competition, the German champion has extended his lead over his GC rivals, and now leads Kragh Andersen by 58 seconds. Bora-hansgrohe is sitting pretty with Felix Grosschartner moving up to third, 1:01 in arrears.
“I wanted to make it better than in Algarve two weeks ago (4th),” Schachmann said. “I went just full gas in the climbs. I think Soren Kragh was super fast but I came close so I’m happy. You can expect a fight until the end. I will fight as much as possible to defend the jersey. I already checked the climbs and I know what to expect. It’s going to be hard but I think there’s a chance.”
Thomas De Gendt (Lotto-Soudal) was the first rider to clock a time tough to best on the tricky course. In the end, only three riders could better the Belgian’s time, who finished 13 seconds off the pace of Kragh Andersen’s 18:51.\n
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