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Stage 4 of Paris-Nice delivers brutal conditions, leaving riders battered and exhausted. The peloton faces relentless rain, freezing temperatures, and crashes, resulting in multiple high-profile abandonments. Race leader Juan Ayuso (Lidl-Trek) and Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) are among 15 riders who exit by the halfway mark. Those who finish recount tales of hardship, with Lenny Martínez (Bahrain Victorious) stating, “I finished with nothing left in the legs, we were all dead.” The time gaps are staggering, with Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) claiming victory nearly ten minutes ahead of the next competitor. Max Kanter (XDS-Astana), who won stage 2, crosses the line over 35 minutes behind the stage winner. Dani Martínez (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) acknowledges the relentless challenge, stating, “It was really, really hard from the gun.” The day’s struggles will linger in the minds of all who endured it.
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