Mads Pedersen Wins Dramatic Paris-Nice Stage 6 After Vingegaard's Withdrawal

Mads Pedersen from Lidl-Trek secured victory in stage six of the Paris-Nice, navigating harsh weather conditions to finish ahead of Ineos Grenadiers' Josh Tarling and Sam Watson. The stage, which spanned 209.8 km from Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban to Berre l’Étang, was marked by echelons that disrupted many competitors' standings. Matteo Jorgenson, riding for Visma-Lease a Bike, extended his overall lead, capitalizing on the withdrawal of teammate Jonas Vingegaard due to injury. Jorgenson's aggressive attacks during the race allowed him to gain additional time over his closest rivals, solidifying his position at the top of the general classification. The difficult conditions saw several top contenders, including João Almeida and Lenny Martínez, significantly lose time, impacting their standings in the overall race. As the competition heads into its final weekend, Jorgenson leads by 40 seconds, with Pedersen's win boosting his team’s morale and classification prospects.