Paris-Nice Cycling: Tour de France Preview
The Paris-Nice cycling race featured a 23.5 km team time trial on March 10 [https://cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/racing/a-good-rehearsal-for-the-tour-paris-nice-team-time-trial-to-put-teams-through-paces-ahead-of-tour-de-france-ttt-opener-in-barcelona] using the same format as the Tour opener in Barcelona.
Soudal Quick-Step aimed to use the Paris-Nice team time trial as preparation for the Tour de France's TTT. This allowed them to test their equipment and strategy. The team time trial in Paris-Nice served as a crucial opportunity for teams to fine-tune their teamwork and coordination. This is especially important for the Tour de France, where a strong team time trial performance can significantly impact overall standings. The relatively flat 23.5km course provided a good test for the riders. It allowed teams to assess their speed and efficiency on a course similar to what they will face in the Tour de France.
