Arnaud DeLie will not see the final weekend of Paris-Nice. The young 20-year-old Belgian rider has indeed decided to skip the last two stages by retiring at the dawn of the 7th stage this morning. The objective is clear for him: to recharge the batteries and fully concentrate on the important races that are coming up in the coming weeks. In the sights of the Lotto runner, Milan-San Remonotably.
Arnaud De Lie therefore leaves Paris-Nice without a win but with a 5th place during the opening stage. Propelled among the favorites at La Verrière, he was frustrated by the impressive burst of speed from Tim Merlier in the home stretch.
Another abandonment to note, that of Mads Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo), during the 8th stage. The green jersey will therefore not reach the finish.