2022 Paris-Nice Race Preview
The details of this year's 2022 Paris-Nice are falling into place. Find the latest route profiles and maps below, followed by our strategic preview of the race.
The 2022 edition of Paris-Nice arrives at a pivotal moment in the early season calendar, with a field stacked full of general classification contenders eager to make their mark before the spring classics fully take hold. The Race to the Sun, as it is affectionately known, promises eight days of varied and demanding racing as the peloton makes its way from the outskirts of Paris down through the Massif Central and into the hills above the Côte d'Azur.
Defending champion Maximilian Schachmann will be keen to show he can repeat his back-to-back victories from 2020 and 2021, though the German rider faces considerably stiffer opposition this time around. All eyes will be on Primož Roglič, who arrives with Jumbo-Visma in strong support and something to prove after a difficult end to his 2021 campaign. The Slovenian is a natural favourite for any race featuring significant climbing and time trialling, and Paris-Nice suits his profile well.
Ineos Grenadiers will be difficult to overlook, with a squad capable of controlling races and producing a leader in the mountains. Guillaume Martin brings his characteristic punchy climbing ability, while Aleksandr Vlasov could be a surprise threat. UAE Team Emirates will look to their roster for options, and QuickStep and Bahrain Victorious both possess riders capable of animating the key stages.
The final weekend in the hills above Nice typically decides the overall, and conditions can be unpredictable at this time of year, adding further intrigue to an already compelling race.
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