Stage 8 preview
This is a better have a look at what’s in retailer at the moment.
Dash phases appear to be like buses at this 12 months’s Tour de France, as after having to attend till stage 5 for the primary alternative, the quick males are getting three possibilities in fast succession, with stage 8’s flat run to Bergerac coming scorching off the heels of a dash battle in Bordeaux.
Nobody sprinter has asserted dominance on this Tour but, with Olav Kooij (Decathlon CMA CGM) successful the primary take a look at in Pau, after which Tim Merlier (Soudal-QuickStep) romping to victory on stage 7. He’ll be tantalised on the likelihood to make it two in a row, however it’s additionally attainable we see a 3rd totally different winner from an excellent open dash subject.
Full preview: Tour de France stage 8 preview – A rematch for the sprinters in Bergerac as Merlier goes for 2 in a row
Welcome to at the moment’s stage!
Good day and welcome to Cyclingnews‘ stay protection of stage 8 of the Tour de France!
We’re anticipating one other dash end at the moment, with the parcours nearly completely pan-flat and a really sprint-friendly finale in Bergerac. Meaning we’re getting two dash days in a row after yesterday’s gallop into Bordeaux.
The principle query we’re asking is much less in regards to the dash although, and extra in regards to the breakaway. Let’s hope there’s an actual break, and never only a lone rider as we noticed on stage 5…
