Cycling news - Max Schachmann extends GC lead as Kragh Andersen wins ITT

ByEurosport

Updated 11/03/2020 at 19:38 GMT

Maximilian Schachmann (Bora–Hansgrohe) finished second during the Stage 4, 15.1km individual time trial around Saint-Amand-Montrond to extend his lead in the General Classification standings at Paris-Nice.

SAINT-AMAND-MONTROND, FRANCE - MARCH 11: Podium / Maximilian Schachmann of Germany and Team Bora - Hansgrohe Yellow Leader Jersey / Celebration / Lion Mascot / during the 78th Paris - Nice 2020, Stage 4 a 15,1km Individual Time Trial from Saint-Amand-Mont

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Soren Kragh Andersen (Team Sunweb) stopped the clock at 18:51 - some six seconds faster than Schachmann - to claim a first professional time trial win of his career and move up to second in the GC, some 58 seconds in arrears of the Bora-Hansgrohe rider.

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The German champion is now firmly in control of the 78th edition of the Race to the Sun, with Vincenzo Nibali (Trek–Segafredo) in arrears to the tune of 01:18, Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck–Quick-Step) at 02:04 and Nairo Quintana (Arkéa–Samsic) a further 34 seconds back at 02:34.

"I'm super happy. To be honest, it's a big relief and it finally came my first TT victory. so I am really happy," said Kragh Andersen after the race.

"It is super. I almost can't believe it, but I was really aiming for it - and I did my best and my legs were good, so I am really happy."

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Kasper Asgreen (Deceuninck-Quickstep), fresh from winning Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne a little over a week ago, made up the podium after finishing with a time of 19:03.