Laurent Pichon: ‘A Dantesque stage’.

Race reportMar 12, 2025

World Team TeamParis-Nice

La quatrième étape de Paris – Nice entre Vichy et La Loge des Gardes (163,4 km) a été perturbée par la pluie et la grêle. Raùl García Pierna termine 15e alors que Thibault Guernalec figurait dans l’échappée du jour.

Thibault Guernalec

My aim was to get into the breakaway. Right from the start, I saw that we had a succession of bumps and I waited for them before going for it. We rode very fast. It was a tiring stage. The hailstorm changed everything a bit. We'd probably have been caught out earlier if it hadn't been for the neutralisation. It's all part of the race. Everyone will surely remember this fourth stage of Paris - Nice, at least the riders who were there.

Laurent Pichon

Sport director

It was a Dantesque stage, with rain and hail that forced the race to be neutralised. The aim was for Thibault Guernalec to get into the breakaway, which he did. We knew it was going to be a tough battle to get into the breakaway and he fought hard to get there. Thibault then had to support Raùl García Pierna and Ewen Costiou in the final. Raùl had a great last climb (15th). I think he'll continue to make up time in the overall classification. Of course, we're always hoping for better, but we mustn't forget that this is his first Paris-Nice. It was more difficult for Ewen. It's a shame. He had problems with the weather conditions. They're the same for everyone, but the bodies don't react in the same way. We've got two riders with good legs, who could still be at the front in the next stages.

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