Paris Nice Stage 3: Checking the Time

While this trio had a sizable gap earlier in the stage with under 25 kilometers to go they were down to just a two and a half minute advantage.  The race organizers still use a time keeper that will go between groups on the road showing the racers the various time splits with a chalkboard from the back of a bright yellow motorcycle.  Philippe Gilbert (BMC), Thomas Voeckler (Europcar) and Florian Vachon (Bretagne Seche) look over to see just how close the chasing peloton has gotten.

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