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The Dutchman from Alpecin-Premier Tech took the shortened Massif Central stage by storm, holding off the peloton's comeback with a devastating run. Johannessen finished second, Pidcock third despite a mechanical issue.
The Briton was among the strongest in the day's breakaway, but a faulty electronic derailleur prevented him from changing gear at the decisive moment of the sprint.
Breakaway at the finish, Johannessen and Pidcock beaten in the sprint
The winner of stage 8 of the Tour de France welcomes the 30km reduction of the ninth stage to Ussel, imposed by the extreme heat wave that is plaguing France.
The Australian Jayco-AlUla rider talks about his second experience at the Tour de France, including record heat, race tactics and ambitions for the second week.
The Norwegian from Uno-X isn't having it: "He sprinted like a complete idiot." Girmay was cautioned but not penalized.
The Slovenian champion praises the fair play of the yellow jersey contenders at the 2026 Tour de France: staying at the back of the peloton in the fast stages becomes a shared strategy
The Eritrean finishes second in Bergerac but doesn't give up: he wants one stage and then the green light
The Belgian from Lotto Intermarché believed in it until the last kilometres, but the sprinters' group caught him just 1,300 metres from the finish line.
