Big decider on the Col d'Eze. Mountain timetrial just like in the old days.
Podiumcafe not unlikely suspect: Richie Porte
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RESULTS
Bradley Wiggins took his second big French stagerace-win in as many years today, holding off Lieuwe Westra to win the Paris-Nice. The Vacansoleil rider continued to impress, pushing Wiggins to the very last meter of the race. Westra took a commanding lead at the finish but Wiggins finished as strongly as was expected from the in-form brit, taking both the stage and the race win. Top 5 on stage and GC below
Top 5 Stage:
- Bradley Wiggins 19:12
- Lieuwe Westra + 2 sec
- J.C. Peraud + 33 sec
- Simon Spilak + 47 sec
- Jérome Coppel ' 51 sec
- Bradley Wiggins 28:12:16
- Lieuwe Westra + 8 sec
- Alejandro Valverde + 1 min 10 sec
- Simon Spilak + 1 min 24 sec
- Tejay Van Garderen + 1 min 54 sec