2024 Paris-Nice Stage 6 Summary & Interviews
Paris-Nice 2024: Mattias Skjelmose Clinches Pulsating Stage 6 Win
In a gripping battle against the elements, Mattias Skjelmose of Team Lidl-Trek etched his name into Paris-Nice history. The Stage 6 route, spanning 198.5 kilometers from Sisteron to La Colle-sur-Loup, unfolded amidst cold and wet conditions — a true test of mettle for the peloton.
∘ The Breakaway Drama
∘ McNulty’s Strategic Move
∘ Skjelmose’s Heroics
∘ Matthew White — Interview at the start — Stage 6 — Paris-Nice 2024
∘ Brent Van Moer — Interview at the start — Stage 6 — Paris-Nice 2024
∘ Georg Zimmermann — Interview at the start — Stage 6 — Paris-Nice 2024
∘ Will Barta — Interview at the start — Stage 6 — Paris-Nice 2024
∘ Matteo Sobrero — Interview at the start — Stage 6 — Paris-Nice 2024
∘ Christian Scaroni — Interview at the start — Stage 6 — Paris-Nice 2024
∘ João Almeida — Interview at the start — Stage 6 — Paris-Nice 2024
∘ Pello Bilbao — Interview at the start — Stage 6 — Paris-Nice 2024
∘ Chris Harper — Interview at the start — Stage 6 — Paris-Nice 2024
∘ Wilco Kelderman — Interview at the start — Stage 6 — Paris-Nice 2024
∘ Matteo Jorgenson — Interview at the finish — Stage 6 — Paris-Nice 2024
∘ Remco Evenepoel — Interview at the Finish — Stage 6 — Paris-Nice 2024
∘ Mattias Skjelmose — Interview at the finish — Stage 6 — Paris-Nice 2024
The Breakaway Drama
As the riders rolled out from Sisteron, the tension was palpable. Five classified climbs punctuated the hilly terrain, including the challenging ascent of Col de Gourdon. The peloton knew that every pedal stroke counted, especially with the overall classification in flux.
McNulty’s Strategic Move
But it was the battle for the yellow jersey that stole the spotlight. Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates), ever the tactician, seized the day. Despite missing the stage win, he secured second place, a six-second bonus, and — more significantly — the overall race lead by over a minute. His closest rival, Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quickstep), now faced an uphill struggle.
Skjelmose’s Heroics
Yet, the day belonged to Skjelmose. The Danish rider, undeterred by rain-soaked roads, launched a daring solo attack. His legs burned, but he pressed on. The final kilometers blurred into a blur of determination. As the finish line loomed, Skjelmose powered through, arms raised in triumph. The podium was his, and the cycling world took notice.
