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Tim Merlier does it again on Stage 8— but this one almost got away | Beyond the Podium (FULL SHOW)
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Tim Merlier does it again on Stage 8— but this one almost got away | Beyond the Podium (FULL SHOW)
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Tejay Van Garderen and Brent Bookwalter break down Stage 8 of the 2026 Tour de France, where Tim Merlier made it back-to-back victories in another dramatic finish for the sprinters. But the outcome remained in doubt until the closing moments, as a lone rider from the breakaway threatened to hold off the charging peloton and steal the stage.
The guys analyze how the final chase unfolded, Merlier’s second consecutive victory, and what his latest performance says about the battle among the Tour’s top sprinters. They also discuss the news that Stage 9 has been shortened due to the extreme heat and weather conditions, explain what the change could mean for the race, and preview the stage before making their picks for who they think will win.
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