Matt White says...
"Day 1 of the WorldTour and everyone, especially the sprint orientated teams, will be keen to start the season with a bang. A nice hit out in front of great crowds is the ideal way to get the WorldTour circus up and running."
Winner - Marcel Kittel (Giant-Alpecin)
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Paris-Nice stage 6 LIVE - Another hilly day in Southern France
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