Tour de France 2025 - Stage 8

05.07-27.07

Jonathan Milan powered to victory on stage 8 of the Tour de France, winning an uphill sprint in Laval ahead of Wout van Aert and Kaden Groves. The Italian also reclaimed the green jersey. Tim Merlier lost his chance due to a late mechanical. GC contenders stayed safe, with Pogačar retaining his 54-second lead over Evenepoel.

Race preview

Tour de France 2025 Stage 8: Start time and expected finish

Neutralised start: 13.10
Expected finish: 17.04

About Tour de France 2025 Stage 8 beforehand

After several hilly days, stage 8 offers relief for the sprinters with a flat route from Saint-Méen-Le-Grand to Laval. Mostly sheltered from the wind, it’s set up for a bunch sprint - though the final kilometre features a false flat that could shape the outcome.

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