Skjelmose has had some good showings in France already this year, notably finishing 2nd at the
Drome Classic a week ago. "I saw good signs. I just came from altitude, so it's always a bit exciting. But that was good," he reflects, understandably having optimism ahead of his Paris-Nice battle. "That's a good test for the rest of the season, with the Tour de France among the goals. Although there is still a lot of time before it is time for the Tour. So Paris-Nice itself is also definitely a goal."