Paris-Nice: option for Colombians in the last stage and almost assured podium

Daniel Felipe Martínez will arrive at the end of Paris-Nice with a lead of more than two minutes to defend second place in the general classification in a high mountain finish.

The French race has one day left and there are issues that seem defined. Dane Jonas Vingegaard took first place for his attacks on the slopes in midweek. Unstoppable on the climb, he made a difference of 3:22 with the second, the Colombian from Red Bull Bora.

In addition to his physical condition, the leader has a strong team in Visma that will defend him from attacks and take him at a good pace on the eighth high mountain day of the 129 kilometers through Nice.

Martínez is 3:22 away and the third, the German Georg Steinhauser of EF, is 5:50 away. More than two minutes in favor that you can manage in the three first-class ports distributed along the route. He showed that he has the legs to defend that position. Fourth, Kévin Vauquelin of France, is 6:09 behind.

Is there a possibility of Colombian victory in the final of Paris-Nice?

There are three of ours in competition. In addition to Martínez, Harold Tejada from Astana and Guillermo Martínez from Team Picnic from the Netherlands.

Both the second overall and Tejada, winner of the penultimate stage, will be more closely monitored by the main group in case of an escape attempt. In addition, the Huilense fell at the end on Saturday and although he crossed the finish line, the physical pain could affect him in the end.

Everything points to the young Martínez, 21 years old and a climber from the Dutch squad. The mountainous route suits him well and with no chances in the general classification (102nd place) he could try a breakaway.