2022 Paris-Nice Stage 6 Results & Recap

Stage 6 of the 2022 Paris-Nice is in the books. The final results and standings are below, followed by our recap of how the race unfolded.

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Race Recap

Burgaudeau upsets sprinters in Aubagne

Mathieu Burgaudeau (TEN) won the biggest race of his career today after a late attack sent disorganized ripples through a reduced peloton that it never recovered from. The Frenchman attacked with 10km left in the 214km stage from Courthézon to Aubagne after the sprinters' team reeled back the original 10 rider breakaway.

"The legs felt great, and it has been like that since the start of the season, but cycling is not only a physical matter," Burgaudeau said to reporters after the race. "You need confidence, you need to be in a good position mentally, and it’s probably that little spark that I’ve missed on a few occasions. Today, I just told myself: ‘go all out, don’t look back, enjoy yourself’… And it paid off. I feel better and better in this Paris-Nice and it was itching me all day long, I wanted to kick on that final climb. It’s a consecration for me. I’ve been close on many occasions and this time I take it in style. Too many times I’ve seen races on the TV where riders were caught just before the line. I didn’t want to experience that."

Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) retained the yellow jersey after a stressful day in the hills. Wout Van Aert (TJV) is in the green jersey and Valentin Madouas (GFC) spent the day in the breakaway padding his lead in the polka dot competition.

"I had to be focused all day, there’s no rest day, it’s always a race in Paris-Nice, also with the wind," Roglic said. "That’s one day less, tomorrow is a big one with a big climb, so hopefully I have the legs to do it. I usually like the snow, but not when I’m riding my bike! If I can win, why not, but you need the legs so I take it day by day. I’m happy to take another yellow jersey and a lion for my son, he’s here and he’s my biggest supporter."

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