62nd Paris-Nice - 2.HC

France, March 7-14, 2004

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Stage 2 - March 8: Chaville - Montargis, 166.5 km

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With a second start in Chaville, the road racing begins on stage 2 with a 166 kilometre drag south to the medieval town of Montargis. Five Cat. 3 climbs in the first half of the race will likely have little effect on the almost certain bunch sprint, as the sprinters' teams will have nearly 80km of pan-flat roads to reel in early breakaways and set up for the finish. However, after a time trial of 13km on the opening stage, it is less likely that a sprinter will be able to take the race lead on bonus seconds alone.