Analysis of the eighth stage of the 2025 Tour de France, which took the peloton from Saint-Meen-le-Grand to Laval

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Stage 8, 171km from Saint-Meen-le-Grand - the birthplace of three-time Tour winner Louison Bobet - was always heading for a battle among the fast men, and it was the Italian who surfed the wheels best after losing his lead-out train, hopping onto Mathieu van der Poel ’s leadout before breaking clear.

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Two in a row for the sprinters! It rarely happens in this Tour de France, but the fast riders are enjoying a fun weekend. After the tricky finish in Laval, we get a more traditional finish in Châteauroux.

Ben Healy won stage 6 of the Tour de France after a solo performance. Mathieu Van der Poel reclaimed the yellow jersey from Tadej Pogacar by one second.

Jonathan Milan won the eighth stage of the Tour de France. The Italian rider from Lidl-Trek was the best on the difficult uphill stretch in Laval, claiming his first victory in the Tour de France. Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick-Step) didn't have enough power after a late bike change: his compatriot Wout van Aert (Visma | Lease a Bike) surprised with a second place,