Cycling: Paris - Nice Highlights

A medium mountain stage including three Category 1 climbs could be an opportunity for a breakaway to succeed.

At 213.6km, this is the longest stage of the race. There are five climbs on the 'hilly' route, with the last of them just inside the last 30 kilometres.

Highlights of Stage 7 of the Paris Nice race. The Queen stage of the race finishes with the 15km climb of the Col de Turini - La Bollene-Vesubie. With an average gradient of 7.3% the road is narrow and twisty. The GC contenders will need to place well.

Highlights of Stage 8 of the Paris Nice race. The final day of the race should be action packed. A short 115km featuring five climbs with the Col D'Eze just 15km from the line on the Promenade des Anglais.