Start times & order Paris-Nice 2026 Stage 3 Team Time Trial
Stage 3 of Paris Nice 2026 brings the first major shake up of the general classification as the peloton tackles the race’s team time trial. Below you can find the start times and order of the stage.
Unlike traditional team time trials where the time of the fourth rider counts, Paris-Nice once again uses the individual time of each rider to determine the general classification. That makes the stage especially important for GC competitors, as riders dropped from their team could lose significant time.
The stage will also serve as an important dress rehearsal for the Tour de France. The 2026 Tour begins with a team time trial in Barcelona, meaning many teams will be eager to deliver a strong performance and build confidence ahead of the Grand Départ.
The route runs from Cosne Cours sur Loire to Pouilly sur Loire and covers 23.5 kilometres. The course is relatively flat with some gentle rolling sections but no significant climbs. Long straight roads are expected to favour high speeds, while an intermediate time check will be taken after 14 kilometres.
Teams will start at four minute intervals. Team Picnic PostNL will be the first team down the ramp at 15:10 CET, while race leader Luke Lamperti’s EF Education EasyPost squad will be the final team to start at 16:34.
Start times & order Paris-Nice 2026 Stage 3 Team Time Trial
| Teams | Start times (CET) |
|---|---|
15:10 | Team Picnic PostNL |
15:14 | Team Jayco AlUla |
15:18 | Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team |
15:22 | Groupama-FDJ United |
15:26 | UAE Team Emirates-XRG |
15:30 | TotalEnergies |
15:34 | Team Visma | Lease a Bike |
15:38 | Bahrain Victorious |
15:42 | Movistar Team |
15:46 | Soudal Quick-Step |
15:50 | Cofidis |
15:54 | Decathlon CMA CGM Team |
15:58 | Lotto Intermarche |
16:02 | Alpecin - Premier Tech |
16:06 | Uno-X Mobility |
16:10 | Tudor Pro Cycling Team |
16:14 | Lidl-Trek |
16:18 | Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe |
16:22 | XDS Astana Team |
16:26 | INEOS Grenadiers |
16:30 | NSN Cycling Team |
16:34 | EF Education - EasyPost |
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