Paris-Nice Stage 4: Grit in the Rain
Stage 4 of the Paris-Nice 2026 race was held under adverse weather conditions, testing cyclists' mental and physical strength VICTORIOUS IN THE RAIN 🌧️ | Men's Elite Stage 4 Paris-Nice 2026 Race Highlights | TNT Sports Cycling. The video recap highlights the importance of adapting strategies when the environment is unpredictable, and the value of teamwork in challenging conditions VICTORIOUS IN THE RAIN 🌧️ | Men's Elite Stage 4 Paris-Nice 2026 Race Highlights | TNT Sports Cycling.
Jonas Vingegaard seized victory in Stage 4, finishing the 195km route from Bourges to Uchon in 4 hours, 16 minutes, and 12 seconds. The stage included three categorized climbs, with the final ascent to Uchon featuring gradients exceeding 10%. Daniel Felipe Martínez trailed Vingegaard by 41 seconds, and Tim van Dijke finished third, 45 seconds back. The stage was marked by significant disruption due to adverse weather. Crosswinds and rain led to echelons early in the race, splitting the peloton. A major crash forced overall leader Juan Ayuso to abandon the race, along with Brandon McNulty, further reshaping the general classification. Vingegaard's win propelled him to the top of the general classification, with a 52-second lead over Daniel Felipe Martínez. Georg Steinhauser moved into third place overall, 3 minutes and 20 seconds behind. The extreme conditions resulted in large time gaps, with nearly ten minutes separating the top 20 finishers.
