The air of relief around the Trek-Segafredo team bus was palpable following stage 2 of Paris-Nice after Alberto Contador survived an epic day of echelon racing to remain in touch with the GC leaders.
The stage, won by Sonny Colbrelli (Bahrain-Merida), saw the field split into pieces within the opening kilometres as the wind and rain battered the bunch all the way between Rochefort-en-Yvelines and Amilly.
At one point it looked as though Contador would cede time for the second consecutive day as a breakaway containing several of his rivals went clear. However, unlike on stage 1, Trek-Segafredo regained control and brought Contador back into contention. The Spaniard finished safely in the lead group, and sits 1:18 down on race leader Arnaud Demare (FDJ).
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"It was a chaotic day from the first moment, and the peloton had many splits. There were a lot of nerves out there today," Contador said at the finish.
"I was always well placed, and at one point I had to move to back a group, but the team has ridden very well, because several teammates have come from behind to help me. They put in a high pace and we were able to catch the group ahead, which I think had a maximum of 20 riders."
"The differences of yesterday with some riders are very big, but many days are left ahead and many things can happen. The important thing is to recover day by day and see what can be done when my terrain comes."
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