Porte predicts 'absolute war' in Paris-Nice mountains

Richie Porte (BMC Racing) finally showed signs of form in Paris-Nice with third place on the uphill finish in Fayence on stage 6. The two-time race winner lost considerable time in the opening two days, scuppering any chance of winning the overall. However, after a top-ten placing in the stage 4 time trial he moved up a gear to finish behind winner Simon Yates (Orica Scott) and former teammate Sergio Henao (Team Sky). He put time into most GC riders, but the aim was to win the stage.

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