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Linked articleStage 2: Épône to Montargis | Paris-Nice 2026 Preview
Stage 2 of Paris-Nice runs from Épône to Montargis over 187 kilometres. Route identity Stage 2 stretches across flat to gently rolling roads and should again reward teams that can control the final hour. Likely race dynamic This is another day where tempo, crosswind awareness, and sprint organisation matter more than climbing strength. Likely winner archetype A disciplined bunch sprinter with a team around him. Prospective winners Bryan Coquard, Milan Fretin, Michael Matthews Race hub | Stage page | Startlist
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