The cyclist Max Kanter (Astaná) has been the sprint winner of the second stage of Paris Nice 2026 disputed this Monday between Épone and Montargis (187 kilometers) that The Dutchman Dan Hoole was on the verge of taking (Education First), who was neutralized 400 meters from the finish after an attack with 20 kilometers to go.
Paris – Nice 2026 | Summary of stage 2 between Épone and Montargis
With Hoole ruled out for victory in the penultimate breath, Kanter was the fastest of the bunch ahead of Laurence Pithie and Jasper Stuyven, second and third, respectively of a stage that pressed the head of the general classification, led by Luke Lamperti with the same time as Vito Braet.
The day has served for the teams take positions for the team time trial stage of 23.5 kilometers that will be held this Tuesday and that, for sure, will mark the first differences between the favorites.
Result of stage 1 of the Paris Nice
The special bonus sprint passing through Frommont where Vito Braet won ahead of Juan Ayuso and Luke Lampertiwhich allowed the Belgian to tie with the American in the lead of the general classification thanks to the six second prize, but with first place for the Education First rider thanks to his victory on the first day.
The stage was marked in red for the sprinters, but a daring Dan Hoole turned all predictions upside down with his attack 20 kilometers from the end of a day that was going as planned; The Dutchman, in an exercise of power and faith in his possibilities, reached 20 seconds ahead of a group that was finally able to neutralize him with less than a kilometer to go.
In the final meters, Max Kanter imposed himself with great authority over the rest of their rivals, and on the left side of the protection fence he marked the times of a massive arrival that gives a new victory to the Astana team.
Paris Nice 2026t classification after stage 1
Paris Nice 2026 classification after stage 1 ASO
The general classification is led by the American Luke Lamperti (Education Firs) with the same time as the Belgian Vito Braet (Lotería Intermarcha), while the Australian Laurence Pithie is third at six seconds, and the Spanish Juan Ayuso (Lidl-Trek) is sixth, 8 seconds behind the leader.
This Tuesday the team time trial of 23.5 kilometers will be held with the novelty that it will be the first runner from each squad who sets the time of the day.
