The 82nd edition of the cycling race kicks off.
Since 1933, the Paris-Nice cycling race has become a fixture in the world of professional cycling. Organized by Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) since 2003, this iconic competition takes place in March, marking the start of the European stage race season.
Each edition generally begins with a prologue in the Paris region, symbolizing the starting point of this cycling adventure. This year, for its 82nd edition, the start was at Le Mureaux in the Yvelines. However, it's not the start that attracts the attention of cycling fans the world over, but rather the spectacular finish in Nice, on the Côte d'Azur.
The "Course au Soleil" takes its nickname from its contrasting weather course. Beginning in the cold, wintry conditions of the French capital, the competition gradually transforms into a sunny adventure as the riders travel south through the stages. It is this radical change that gives Paris-Nice a unique dimension in the world of cycling races.
The final stage of this cycling epic takes place in Nice or on the famous Col d'Èze, overlooking the eponymous village. This final climb offers a breathtaking spectacle for cycling fans, and tests the resilience of riders who have already covered hundreds of kilometers. The Col d'Èze, with its winding switchbacks and breathtaking panoramas, becomes the ultimate challenge before the triumphant finish in Nice.
The hilly course of the final days of the race is designed to favor the puncheurs-grimpeurs. These riders, agile on steep climbs and capable of explosive acceleration, find Paris-Nice an ideal playground for expressing their talent. Every year, spectators witness epic battles between the best climbers in the peloton, adding a strategic and spectacular dimension to the competition.
Paris-Nice often shares the calendar with another great race, Tirreno-Adriatico, creating an exciting rivalry between the teams and riders vying for honors on Europe's roads. Both races offer fans an intense week of top-level cycling, with exciting scenarios unfolding simultaneously on French and Italian soil. The finish in Nice, with the Col d'Èze as the final challenge, remains an iconic moment in the cycling season, captivating cycling enthusiasts the world over. Every year, Paris-Nice writes a new page in its history, adding to the myth of this legendary race.
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