{"id":1252,"date":"2025-05-29T12:57:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T10:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/?page_id=1252"},"modified":"2025-07-11T15:06:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T13:06:26","slug":"route-stage-8","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/tour-de-france-2025\/route-stage-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France 2025 Stage 8 Preview: Route, Favourites, Sprint Finish &amp; Timings"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_52a43f-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_52a43f-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_52a43f-65\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_52a43f-65 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_52a43f-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_52a43f-65\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_52a43f-65 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_52a43f-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_52a43f-65\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_52a43f-65 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_52a43f-65\"><em>Tour de France 2025 Stage 8 Preview: Route, Favourites, Sprint Finish &amp; Timings<\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>fastest day of the 2025 Tour so far<\/strong>. At <strong>171.4 km of pancake-flat roads through cycling-mad Brittany<\/strong>, estmated time 12:10-16:50 CEST, Stage 8 is tailor-made for the pure sprinters. From the moment the flag drops in <strong>Saint-M\u00e9en-le-Grand<\/strong> \u2014 hometown of five-time Tour king <strong>Louison Bobet<\/strong> \u2014 the breakaway hopefuls will scrap for airtime, but the peloton will keep them on a tight leash.<br><br>The <strong>2025 Tour de France<\/strong> continues its journey across western France with <strong>Stage 8<\/strong>, a stage that on paper appears tailor-made for the sprinters, but offers just enough nuance to keep the fast men on their toes. Taking place on <strong>Saturday, 12 July<\/strong>, this 171.4 km route travels from <strong>Saint-M\u00e9en-le-Grand<\/strong> in Brittany to <strong>Laval<\/strong> in the Mayenne d\u00e9partement, an area steeped in Tour de France history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the stage is officially classified as <strong>flat<\/strong>, the cumulative <strong>1,700 metres of elevation gain<\/strong> tells a slightly different story. The climbs are gentle and dispersed, with gradients rarely rising above 3.8%, but over the course of nearly 175 kilometres, it will demand constant vigilance from the peloton. The stage\u2019s defining features include a single <strong>Category 4 climb<\/strong> in the closing 20 km and an <strong>uphill drag in the final kilometre<\/strong> \u2014 subtle tests that could slightly tilt the balance away from pure sprinters and toward the more powerful, resilient fast finishers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saint-M\u00e9en-le-Grand<\/strong>, the birthplace of three-time Tour champion <strong>Louison Bobet<\/strong>, hosts a stage start for only the second time in Tour history, the first being in 2006. At the other end of the day lies <strong>Laval<\/strong>, a town that last saw a Tour finish in 2021 when <strong>Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/strong> powered to victory in an individual time trial. This time, however, the streets of Laval are poised for a classic bunch sprint \u2014 or perhaps a surprise late attack if opportunists sense hesitation in the sprint teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With favourable weather forecasted and relatively sheltered roads reducing the likelihood of crosswinds, the odds strongly favour a mass sprint. Yet, the <strong>uphill drag to the finish line at Espace Mayenne<\/strong> introduces just enough sting in the tail to offer opportunities for punchier sprinters and classics specialists to disrupt the pecking order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage 8<\/strong> may lack the high drama of mountainous showdowns, but with crucial <strong>green jersey points<\/strong>, <strong>time bonuses<\/strong>, and reputations at stake, it promises to deliver a compelling contest in Laval.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1252_f747fb-ac > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1252_f747fb-ac > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_f747fb-ac > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:500px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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kt-block-spacer-1252_c18077-cb\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_f1abd7-26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_f1abd7-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_f1abd7-26\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_f1abd7-26 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_f1abd7-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_f1abd7-26\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_f1abd7-26 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_f1abd7-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_f1abd7-26\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_f1abd7-26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_f1abd7-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_f1abd7-26\"]{font-size:24px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_f1abd7-26 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_f1abd7-26\">What\u2019s Special About the Stage 8?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_37f668-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_37f668-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_37f668-d8\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_37f668-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_37f668-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_37f668-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_37f668-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_37f668-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_37f668-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_37f668-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_37f668-d8\"><strong>Wide open roads, long straights, and big boulevards<\/strong> mean sprinter squads like <strong>Alpecin-Deceuninck<\/strong>, <strong>Soudal-Quick-Step<\/strong>, and <strong>Lotto Dstny<\/strong> will click into formation early, eyeing a blistering finale in <strong>Laval Espace Mayenne<\/strong>.<br><br>The key feature? A <strong>slightly downhill last 500 meters<\/strong> on a straight, wide avenue. That means max-speed lead-outs and a potential photo-finish at over <strong>70 km\/h<\/strong>. Expect the likes of <strong>Philipsen, Groenewegen, Bennett, and Cavendish<\/strong> (if he\u2019s still hanging in there) to battle shoulder-to-shoulder for Laval bragging rights.<br><br>It\u2019s a stage where <strong>GC riders pray for calm<\/strong>, sprinters dream of glory, and teams leave nothing to chance. Blink and you\u2019ll miss it \u2014 this will be the day we get our first true drag-race finish of the 2025 Tour.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_e40716-a1 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_e40716-a1 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1252_e40716-a1\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7386a9-5a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7386a9-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_7386a9-5a\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7386a9-5a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7386a9-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_7386a9-5a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7386a9-5a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7386a9-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_7386a9-5a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7386a9-5a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7386a9-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_7386a9-5a\"]{font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_7386a9-5a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_7386a9-5a\">Route Overview \u2014 Stage 8 | Saint-M\u00e9en-le-Grand \u2192 Laval (171.4 km)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage 8<\/strong> charts a <strong>171.4 km journey<\/strong> through the gently undulating terrain of Brittany and western France, offering a route that\u2019s largely flat but far from featureless. The stage travels <strong>from the Breton heartland of Saint-M\u00e9en-le-Grand to Laval in the Mayenne d\u00e9partement<\/strong>, with one modest categorised climb and a series of small, rolling rises that will keep the bunch attentive. Though pure sprinters are expected to contest the finish, the route\u2019s nuances \u2014 including a late uphill drag \u2014 leave room for tactical surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_6d7ad2-d0 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_6d7ad2-d0 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1252_6d7ad2-d0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1252_bd6738-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1252_bd6738-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_bd6738-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_921984-4d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_921984-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_921984-4d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_921984-4d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_921984-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_921984-4d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_921984-4d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_921984-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_921984-4d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_921984-4d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_921984-4d\">\ud83d\udccd From Saint-M\u00e9en-le-Grand to Vitr\u00e9 (Intermediate Sprint)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The day begins in <strong>Saint-M\u00e9en-le-Grand<\/strong>, a town forever linked with cycling royalty <strong>Louison Bobet<\/strong>, who won three consecutive Tours de France in the 1950s. The <strong>d\u00e9part fictif<\/strong> rolls out from the <strong>Rue Louison Bobet<\/strong> and heads onto the <strong>D125<\/strong>, with the <strong>official start (d\u00e9part r\u00e9el)<\/strong> shortly after leaving town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first portion of the stage winds eastwards through a series of small Breton villages and open farmland. Riders will cross the <strong>river Ille<\/strong> and the <strong>Canal d\u2019Ille et Rance<\/strong> at <strong>Chevaign\u00e9<\/strong> before heading through <strong>Saint-Sulpice-la-For\u00eat, Chasn\u00e9-sur-Illet<\/strong>, and <strong>Liffr\u00e9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The route then tracks southeast toward <strong>La Bou\u00ebxi\u00e8re<\/strong> and <strong>Champeaux<\/strong>, leading the peloton to the town of <strong>Vitr\u00e9<\/strong> at kilometre <strong>85.5<\/strong>, where the day&#8217;s <strong>intermediate sprint<\/strong> awaits. Positioned just beyond the halfway mark, this sprint will be pivotal in the <strong>green jersey competition<\/strong>, offering points from <strong>20 for 1st down to 1 point for 15th place<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vitr\u00e9<\/strong> itself is a historic medieval town, known for its well-preserved castle and half-timbered houses \u2014 though the sprinters\u2019 teams will be far more focused on collecting points than sightseeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7042ba-f1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7042ba-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_7042ba-f1\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7042ba-f1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7042ba-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_7042ba-f1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7042ba-f1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7042ba-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_7042ba-f1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_7042ba-f1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_7042ba-f1\">\ud83d\udccd From Vitr\u00e9 to the C\u00f4te de Nuill\u00e9-sur-Vicoin (Cat. 4 Climb)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leaving Vitr\u00e9, the stage heads <strong>south-southeast via Argentr\u00e9-du-Plessis, Gennes-sur-Seiche, Cuill\u00e9, Gastines, Laubri\u00e8res<\/strong>, and <strong>Ballots<\/strong> \u2014 a string of small rural communes. The roads here are <strong>flat, fast, and exposed in places<\/strong>, but forecasted mild weather suggests minimal wind interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The race then reaches <strong>Craon<\/strong>, a picturesque town known for its public gardens and racecourse, before continuing east to <strong>Laign\u00e9<\/strong>. Turning northward, the peloton passes through <strong>Marign\u00e9-Peuton<\/strong>, <strong>Peuton<\/strong>, and <strong>Quelaines-Saint-Gault<\/strong> on a gently rising profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only categorised climb of the day arrives at <strong>kilometre 155<\/strong>, just <strong>16.4 km from the finish<\/strong>: the <strong>C\u00f4te de Nuill\u00e9-sur-Vicoin<\/strong>. A <strong>Category 4 ascent<\/strong>, it measures <strong>900 metres at an average gradient of 3.8%<\/strong>, topping out at <strong>96 metres above sea level<\/strong>. While it offers a solitary <strong>King of the Mountains point<\/strong> for the first rider over the summit, it\u2019s unlikely to trouble the sprinters\u2019 trains but could tempt opportunists for a late break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_4fef5e-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_4fef5e-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_4fef5e-82\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_4fef5e-82 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_4fef5e-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_4fef5e-82\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_4fef5e-82 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_4fef5e-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_4fef5e-82\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_4fef5e-82 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_4fef5e-82\">\ud83d\udccd From Nuill\u00e9-sur-Vicoin to Laval (Finish)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After cresting the climb, the route descends gently through <strong>L&#8217;Huisserie<\/strong>, bringing the peloton within touching distance of <strong>Laval<\/strong>. The riders follow the <strong>river Mayenne<\/strong> northward, passing landmarks like the <strong>Jardin de la Perrine<\/strong> before swinging onto the <strong>D900 Rocade (ring road)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A peculiar feature of the finale is a <strong>360-degree turn around a roundabout<\/strong> on the Rocade before the riders double back along the same road, crossing the river once more and joining <strong>Boulevard Pierre Elain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final <strong>3 kilometres are arrow-straight<\/strong>, giving lead-out trains a clean, visible run-in. However, the <strong>last kilometre features an uphill drag<\/strong>, subtly rising and requiring both timing and power from sprinters hoping to claim victory at <strong>Espace Mayenne<\/strong>. While pure sprinters remain favourites, the incline could slightly favour more resilient or classics-style sprinters capable of handling a slight uphill surge.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1252_85b334-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1252_85b334-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_85b334-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1252_85b334-a7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1252_85b334-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1252_85b334-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap 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767px){.kadence-column1252_74feec-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1252_74feec-94\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1252_215645-d3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1252_215645-d3\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-8-profile.jpg\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-8-profile\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3312\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-8-profile.jpg 960w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-8-profile-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-8-profile-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" 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.kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1252_12a98e-c0 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1252_8228e9-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1252_8228e9-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1252_8228e9-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1252_8228e9-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1252_8228e9-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1252_8228e9-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1252_8228e9-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1252_8228e9-fc{position:relative;}.kadence-column1252_8228e9-fc, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1252_8228e9-fc:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1252_8228e9-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1252_8228e9-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1252_8228e9-fc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7f3df8-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7f3df8-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_7f3df8-5d\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7f3df8-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7f3df8-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_7f3df8-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7f3df8-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7f3df8-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_7f3df8-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7f3df8-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7f3df8-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_7f3df8-5d\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7f3df8-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_7f3df8-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_7f3df8-5d\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_7f3df8-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_7f3df8-5d\">\u26a1 Visual Tip: <strong>Timeline graphic<\/strong> with sprint points at km 55 &amp; 130, break attempt zone from km 0\u201310, and finish banner at Laval.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_4129a9-be .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_4129a9-be .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1252_4129a9-be\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_6469b1-6b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_6469b1-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_6469b1-6b\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_6469b1-6b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_6469b1-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_6469b1-6b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_6469b1-6b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_6469b1-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_6469b1-6b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_6469b1-6b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_6469b1-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_6469b1-6b\"]{font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_6469b1-6b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_6469b1-6b\">\ud83d\udcca Stage Profile Summary \u2014 Stage 8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While officially classified as a <strong>flat stage<\/strong>, Stage 8 offers a bit more terrain variation than the label suggests. The route covers <strong>1,700 metres of total elevation gain<\/strong>, mostly through <strong>rolling terrain and gentle undulations<\/strong> rather than any serious climbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The day\u2019s <strong>only categorised ascent<\/strong>, the <strong>C\u00f4te de Nuill\u00e9-sur-Vicoin (Cat. 4)<\/strong>, arrives late in the stage and should have a minimal tactical impact on the finale \u2014 though it could act as a springboard for an opportunistic move if the sprinters&#8217; teams momentarily lose focus.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_947719-55 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_947719-55 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1252_947719-55\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_6f569e-23, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_6f569e-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_6f569e-23\"]{padding-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_6f569e-23 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_6f569e-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_6f569e-23\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_6f569e-23 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_6f569e-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_6f569e-23\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_6f569e-23 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_6f569e-23\">\ud83d\udcc8 Key Profile Figures:<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1252_8226bd-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1252_8226bd-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_8226bd-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1252_8226bd-78 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1252_8226bd-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1252_8226bd-78 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1252_8226bd-78 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1252_f3e1b8-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1252_f3e1b8-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1252_f3e1b8-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1252_f3e1b8-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1252_f3e1b8-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1252_f3e1b8-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1252_f3e1b8-bb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1252_f3e1b8-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1252_f3e1b8-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1252_f3e1b8-bb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1252_95c33f-be{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1252_95c33f-be th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1252_95c33f-be caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1252_95c33f-be td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1252_95c33f-be tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1252_95c33f-be tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1252_95c33f-be tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1252_95c33f-be wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1252_95c33f-be\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_450fdb-0a{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_450fdb-0a:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_450fdb-0a\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_2ff85a-53\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Metric<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_9832e5-f4\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Value<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_d8faac-c3{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_d8faac-c3:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_d8faac-c3\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_a70a89-18\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage Type<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_87a4fc-18\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flat<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_fc2c5d-f6{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_fc2c5d-f6:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_fc2c5d-f6\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_ae9d4f-5d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total Distance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_6c34a1-11\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">171.4 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_be95ed-2b{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_be95ed-2b:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_be95ed-2b\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_ecd52b-02\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total Elevation Gain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_742f67-75\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1,700 m<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_5f6b87-43{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_5f6b87-43:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_5f6b87-43\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_b8090a-ca\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number of Categorised Climbs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_993a4a-f2\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 (Cat. 4)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_da3b78-58{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_da3b78-58:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_da3b78-58\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_172209-54\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Categorised Climb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_af9a26-59\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C\u00f4te de Nuill\u00e9-sur-Vicoin (900 m at 3.8%)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_725eaf-ff{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_725eaf-ff:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_725eaf-ff\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_f648e1-13\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Intermediate Sprint<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_01c622-45\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vitr\u00e9 (km 85.5)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_73abc8-06{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_73abc8-06:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_73abc8-06\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_253541-53\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Profile Score (Overall)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_61840a-72\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_dd43a4-74{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1252_dd43a4-74:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_dd43a4-74\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_ea929a-19\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Profile Score (Final 25 km)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_34b9a6-e0\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1252_ba467d-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1252_ba467d-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_ba467d-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1252_ba467d-e8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1252_ba467d-e8 > 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.kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1252_a41c25-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1252_a41c25-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1252_a41c25-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1252_a41c25-dd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1252_a41c25-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1252_a41c25-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1252_a41c25-dd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<iframe title=\"Ride 3D - Etape 8 - #TDF2025\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HUoSMxFmMVE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_afe448-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_afe448-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_afe448-11\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_afe448-11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_afe448-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_afe448-11\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_afe448-11 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_afe448-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_afe448-11\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_afe448-11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_afe448-11\">\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f Stage Route Breakdown:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kilometres 0 \u2013 85.5 (Saint-M\u00e9en-le-Grand to Vitr\u00e9)<\/strong><br>Largely <strong>flat with mild rises and descents<\/strong>, typical of Breton countryside. Rolling lanes, hedgerows, and wide, well-paved roads characterise this section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>Kilometres 85.5 \u2013 155 (Vitr\u00e9 to C\u00f4te de Nuill\u00e9-sur-Vicoin)<\/strong><br>The road remains predominantly flat to gently undulating, with <strong>low gradients on open roads<\/strong>. The countryside opens up further as the stage moves through Mayenne, with a few minor drags and dips but nothing of note to disrupt the peloton.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kilometres 155 \u2013 171.4 (C\u00f4te de Nuill\u00e9-sur-Vicoin to Laval)<\/strong><br>The stage\u2019s most significant climb occurs here:<ul><li><strong>C\u00f4te de Nuill\u00e9-sur-Vicoin<\/strong> (km 155)<br>900 m at <strong>3.8% average gradient<\/strong> \u2014 offering a single KOM point.<\/li><\/ul>After the climb, a <strong>gradual descent and flat approach<\/strong> lead to Laval, with the final <strong>3 km run-in on a wide, straight boulevard<\/strong>. The road rises slightly in the final kilometre, presenting a <strong>gentle uphill drag<\/strong> into the finish line at <strong>Espace Mayenne<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_e0e9ec-a8 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_e0e9ec-a8 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_e0e9ec-a8 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1252_e0e9ec-a8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Climbs &amp; Intermediate Sprints \u2014 Stage 8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though officially billed as a <strong>flat stage<\/strong>, Stage 8 offers one minor classified climb and a crucial intermediate sprint \u2014 both potentially meaningful in the points and KOM competitions. Here\u2019s a detailed breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccd C\u00f4te de Nuill\u00e9-sur-Vicoin (Category 4)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> km 155 (with 16.4 km remaining to the finish)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong> 900 metres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average Gradient:<\/strong> 3.8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum Elevation:<\/strong> 96 metres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KOM Points Available:<\/strong><br>\ud83e\udd47 1st place: 1 point<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1252_0e9c27-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1252_0e9c27-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_0e9c27-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1252_0e9c27-3a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1252_0e9c27-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1252_0e9c27-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1252_0e9c27-3a aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1252_e83fb8-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column1252_e83fb8-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1252_e83fb8-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1252_e83fb8-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1252_e83fb8-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column1252_e83fb8-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1252_e83fb8-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1252_e83fb8-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1252_e83fb8-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1252_e83fb8-b4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1252_e83fb8-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1252_e83fb8-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1252_e83fb8-b4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1252_f3e92d-e2 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1252_f3e92d-e2 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-stage-8-mur-de-bretagne.jpg\" alt=\"tdf-stage-8-mur-de-bretagne\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3313\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-stage-8-mur-de-bretagne.jpg 682w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-stage-8-mur-de-bretagne-256x300.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description:<\/strong><br>This is the sole categorised ascent of the day, and at under 1 km long with a mild average gradient, it\u2019s unlikely to trouble the peloton. Expect a minor battle between opportunistic riders or KOM hopefuls seeking a solitary point \u2014 otherwise, it\u2019s a blip on the radar for the sprinters\u2019 teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tactical Note:<\/strong><br>Coming inside the final 20 km, this rise may briefly string out the bunch and offer a platform for attacks. However, given its modest profile and proximity to the finish, sprinters&#8217; teams should comfortably control proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc1 Intermediate Sprint \u2014 Vitr\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> km 85.5 (at the halfway mark of the stage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Green Jersey Points Allocation:<\/strong><br>\ud83e\udd47 1st place: 20 pts<br>\ud83e\udd48 2nd: 17 pts<br>\ud83e\udd49 3rd: 15 pts<br>\u2026 down to<br>15th place: 1 pt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description:<\/strong><br>Positioned almost exactly at the midpoint of Stage 8, the intermediate sprint in <strong>Vitr\u00e9<\/strong> will be a high-stakes moment for the points classification contenders. The approach is on <strong>flat, open roads<\/strong>, favouring well-organised lead-outs for the green jersey hopefuls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tactical Note:<\/strong><br>Depending on breakaway dynamics, either the escapees will scoop up the points, or the main field might ramp up the pace for the points. Given the flat nature of the stage, it\u2019s likely to be tightly controlled by sprinters\u2019 teams wanting to defend their riders\u2019 standings in the points competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\udcca Summary Table \u2014 Climbs &amp; Sprint<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1252_47de6c-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1252_47de6c-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_47de6c-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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.kb-table1252_0713ee-a6 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1252_0713ee-a6 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1252_0713ee-a6 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1252_0713ee-a6 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1252_0713ee-a6 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1252_0713ee-a6 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1252_0713ee-a6\">\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_b569d3-8b\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_847af1-2e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Type<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_dc1798-d6\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location (km)<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_9c3dab-b6\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_471561-13\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Intermediate Sprint<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_ee9970-8a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">85.5<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_8cb7fb-ec\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_993be6-fc\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C\u00f4te de Nuill\u00e9-sur-Vicoin (Cat. 4)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_87ee16-40\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">155<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_11e8c6-dc .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_11e8c6-dc .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1252_11e8c6-dc\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food &amp; Drink Pairings \u2014 Stage 8 | Saint-M\u00e9en-le-Grand \u2192 Laval<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the peloton pedals from the lush, cider-scented roads of Brittany into the pastoral heart of Mayenne, Stage 8 offers plenty of opportunities to savour the regional specialties alongside the racing spectacle. Here\u2019s a carefully curated selection of local food and drink to enjoy as you follow the action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf4f Brittany Cider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Region:<\/strong> Saint-M\u00e9en-le-Grand, Brittany<br><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong><br>Stage 8 begins in the cider-loving land of Brittany, where apple orchards blanket the countryside. Traditional <strong>Galipette Brittany cider<\/strong> is crisp, slightly effervescent, and crafted from a blend of heritage apple varieties. It\u2019s a staple drink of the region, and an ideal Stage 8 starter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pairing Tip:<\/strong><br>Enjoy well-chilled with a slice of warm buckwheat galette or savoury crepes if you want to stay authentic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddc0 Mayenne Camembert (Bons Mayennais)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Region:<\/strong> Mayenne d\u00e9partement<br><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong><br>As the race enters Mayenne, it\u2019s time to sample one of its signature soft cheeses. <strong>Bons Mayennais Camembert<\/strong> is known for its creamy, mellow character with a slightly rustic finish \u2014 a classic French Camembert from local dairies.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1252_12586f-89{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_12586f-89 > 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wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_749270-29\">Serve at room temperature with crusty baguette and a dollop of local fruit preserves.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf38 Elderflower-Based Treats from Soulg\u00e9-sur-Ouette<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Region:<\/strong> Soulg\u00e9-sur-Ouette, Mayenne<br><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong><br>This charming village is known for artisanal products made from elderflower and elderberries \u2014 from cordials to jellies and elderflower-infused cakes.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1252_5d6295-94{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_5d6295-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1252_5d6295-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1252_37db10-2a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_31dfb1-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_31dfb1-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_31dfb1-e4\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_31dfb1-e4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_31dfb1-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_31dfb1-e4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_31dfb1-e4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_31dfb1-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_31dfb1-e4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_31dfb1-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_31dfb1-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_31dfb1-e4\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_31dfb1-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_31dfb1-e4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_31dfb1-e4\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_31dfb1-e4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_31dfb1-e4\">A glass of chilled elderflower cordial or sparkling elderflower drink makes a refreshing non-alcoholic choice as the peloton crosses the Mayenne countryside.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf6b R\u00e9aut\u00e9 Chocolates from Ch\u00e2teau-Gontier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Region:<\/strong> Ch\u00e2teau-Gontier, Mayenne<br><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong><br>This family-run chocolatier crafts <strong>luxurious chocolates and sugared almonds<\/strong>, a Mayenne tradition. R\u00e9aut\u00e9\u2019s signature assortments are popular across France, perfect for an indulgent race-day treat.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1252_3fa9f9-27{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_3fa9f9-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1252_3fa9f9-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_3fa9f9-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1252_3fa9f9-27 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1252_3fa9f9-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1252_3fa9f9-27 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1252_3fa9f9-27 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1252_e50a33-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1252_e50a33-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1252_e50a33-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1252_e50a33-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1252_e50a33-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1252_e50a33-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1252_e50a33-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1252_e50a33-77{position:relative;}.kadence-column1252_e50a33-77, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1252_e50a33-77:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1252_e50a33-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1252_e50a33-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1252_e50a33-77\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_81363d-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_81363d-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_81363d-25\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_81363d-25 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_81363d-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_81363d-25\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_81363d-25 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_81363d-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_81363d-25\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_81363d-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_81363d-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_81363d-25\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_81363d-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_81363d-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_81363d-25\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_81363d-25 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_81363d-25\">Pair a dark chocolate praline with your evening cider, or enjoy sugared almonds as a sweet pick-me-up during the race broadcast.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf4f\ud83c\udf47 Monastery-Made Ciders, Jellies &amp; Preserves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Region:<\/strong> Various monasteries across Mayenne<br><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong><br>Monastic traditions thrive in this part of France, where abbeys produce exceptional small-batch <strong>ciders, fruit jellies, and preserves<\/strong>. These time-honoured recipes reflect the rich agricultural heritage of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1252_70e3c3-61{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_70e3c3-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1252_70e3c3-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_70e3c3-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1252_70e3c3-61 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1252_70e3c3-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1252_70e3c3-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1252_70e3c3-61 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1252_22cffa-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1252_22cffa-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1252_22cffa-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1252_22cffa-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1252_22cffa-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1252_22cffa-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1252_22cffa-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1252_22cffa-d8{position:relative;}.kadence-column1252_22cffa-d8, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1252_22cffa-d8:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1252_22cffa-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1252_22cffa-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1252_22cffa-d8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_542d55-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_542d55-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_542d55-9d\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_542d55-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_542d55-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_542d55-9d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_542d55-9d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_542d55-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_542d55-9d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_542d55-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_542d55-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_542d55-9d\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_542d55-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_542d55-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_542d55-9d\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_542d55-9d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_542d55-9d\"><strong>Pairing Tip:<\/strong><br>A spoonful of monastery-made apple jelly over warm Camembert is pure Mayenne magic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_36ac12-71 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_36ac12-71 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1252_36ac12-71\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1fStage 8 \u2014 Favourites <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stage 8 is tailored for the fast men of the peloton. Despite 1,700 metres of total climbing, it\u2019s dispersed over gentle gradients and undulating countryside, with just one categorised climb \u2014 meaning it should come down to a <strong>bunch sprint finish<\/strong> in Laval. The final kilometre features a subtle uphill drag, making it a finale for sprinters with raw power and strong legs in the closing metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how the sprinters stack up for Stage 8:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd47 <strong>Top Tier Favourites (\u2605\u2605\u2605)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tim Merlier<\/strong> \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea<br>Already a winner at this Tour and one of the most reliable finishers in flat sprints. His pure speed and ability to handle a slightly rising finish put him in pole position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>Jonathan Milan<\/strong> \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9<br>The towering Italian sprinter has quickly made his mark, with impressive top-end power and a strong finishing kick \u2014 especially on an uphill drag. If he positions well, he\u2019s a major threat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd48 <strong>Mid Tier Favourites (\u2605\u2605)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dylan Groenewegen<\/strong> \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1<br>A proven Grand Tour stage winner with a punchy sprint. If his train delivers him cleanly to the front, he\u2019s always in the mix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Kaden Groves<\/strong> \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa<br>Fast, tactically sharp, and consistent \u2014 Groves is well-suited to this type of sprint finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jordi Meeus<\/strong> \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea<br>A solid sprinter with a decent turn of speed in tricky finishes. He\u2019ll relish a well-organised bunch kick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Phil Bauhaus<\/strong> \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea<br>An experienced sprinter with a good track record in uphill sprints and tough finishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd49 <strong>Outsiders &amp; Wildcards (\u2605)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Biniam Girmay<\/strong> \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf7<br>The slightly uphill finish suits his strengths. If things get messy or selective late, Girmay has the engine to capitalise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Arnaud De Lie<\/strong> \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea<br>Powerful, fearless, and aggressive \u2014 if De Lie finds the right wheel, he could cause an upset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pascal Ackermann<\/strong> \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea<br>Experienced but perhaps a half-step off the top sprinters here. Still, his power makes him dangerous.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>S\u00f8ren W\u00e6renskjold<\/strong> \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4<br>An outside pick, but his time trial engine and power profile could see him contest a sprint if the opportunity arises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc40 <strong>Watch Out For<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wout van Aert<\/strong> \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea<br>If he\u2019s still contesting sprints and hasn\u2019t switched to domestique or stage-hunting duties, his all-around strength and versatility make him a contender \u2014 especially on an uphill run-in like this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd2e <strong>Prediction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Likely Scenario:<\/strong><br>A fast-paced, nervy finale into Laval with a long, arrow-straight run-in and a slightly uphill final kilometre. Expect sprinter teams to control the late attacks, setting up a drag race to the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Primary Pick:<\/strong><br><strong>Tim Merlier<\/strong> \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Close Challengers:<\/strong><br><strong>Jonathan Milan<\/strong> \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9, <strong>Dylan Groenewegen<\/strong> \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wild Card:<\/strong><br><strong>Biniam Girmay<\/strong> \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf7<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_0e3c20-33 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_0e3c20-33 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1252_0e3c20-33\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\udcc5 Stage 8 Timings &amp; Key Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Stage 8 runs on a typical Tour de France schedule for a flat day. Here\u2019s how the race day will unfold:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_0a9bb5-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_0a9bb5-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_0a9bb5-45\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_0a9bb5-45 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_0a9bb5-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_0a9bb5-45\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_0a9bb5-45 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_0a9bb5-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_0a9bb5-45\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_0a9bb5-45 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_0a9bb5-45\">\ud83d\udd51 Caravan &amp; Race Schedule (CEST \u2014 Central European Summer Time):<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1252_d32bd9-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1252_d32bd9-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_d32bd9-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:900px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1252_d32bd9-19 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1252_d32bd9-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1252_d32bd9-19 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1252_d32bd9-19 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1252_152a66-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1252_152a66-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1252_152a66-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1252_152a66-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1252_152a66-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1252_152a66-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1252_152a66-06{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1252_152a66-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1252_152a66-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1252_152a66-06\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1252_c84184-2b{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1252_c84184-2b th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1252_c84184-2b caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1252_c84184-2b td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1252_c84184-2b tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1252_c84184-2b tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1252_c84184-2b tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1252_c84184-2b wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1252_c84184-2b\">\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_f3fc7a-e7\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_7b2108-1d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd Event<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_e69121-a2\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd50 Fast Schedule<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_a95131-44\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_de6719-38\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caravan Start (d\u00e9part fictif)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_65b1b3-21\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11:10<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_38e95c-c7\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_2d06ba-6f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Race Start (d\u00e9part r\u00e9el)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_6c30aa-f3\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11:25<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_6cf4cb-81\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_65f5e8-68\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intermediate Sprint \u2014 <strong>Vitr\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_9cd573-67\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">13:24<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_66ae00-bd\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_e5bd7f-0d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C\u00f4te de Nuill\u00e9-sur-Vicoin Climb<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_06f3a2-17\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15:01<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1252_aa50d7-c4\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_e8d1f6-f8\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Estimated Finish \u2014 <strong>Laval<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1252_747584-bf\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15:24<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Key Locations Along the Route:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start:<\/strong> Saint-M\u00e9en-le-Grand<br>Famous for its Louison Bobet cycling heritage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Intermediate Sprint:<\/strong> Vitr\u00e9 (after 85.5 km)<br>A medieval town with a well-preserved castle and key green jersey points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Categorised Climb:<\/strong> C\u00f4te de Nuill\u00e9-sur-Vicoin (Cat. 4)<br>900m at 3.8%, summit with 16.4 km to go.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Finish:<\/strong> Laval, Espace Mayenne<br>Along the river Mayenne, with a 360\u00b0 roundabout turn and a slightly uphill sprint finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_f0382d-d7 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_f0382d-d7 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1252_f0382d-d7\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Historical &amp; Cultural Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Saint-M\u00e9en-le-Grand (Start)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small Breton town steeped in cycling lore, Saint-M\u00e9en-le-Grand is forever tied to the legacy of <strong>Louison Bobet<\/strong>, the first rider to win three consecutive Tours de France (1953\u20131955). A local hero and son of the village baker, Bobet\u2019s influence is immortalized through the <strong>Louison Bobet Museum<\/strong>, near where the stage sets off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Previous Tour Connection:<\/strong><br>The town previously hosted a stage start in <strong>2006<\/strong>, a race that saw Sylvain Calzati take a solo stage win \u2014 the only major victory of his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vitr\u00e9 (Intermediate Sprint)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An evocative medieval town, <strong>Vitr\u00e9<\/strong> charms with its <strong>12th-century ch\u00e2teau<\/strong>, fortified city walls, and a wealth of <strong>half-timbered houses<\/strong>. Once a hub for Brittany\u2019s hemp trade, its prosperity during the 15th and 16th centuries remains visible today.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1252_90a45e-0b{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_90a45e-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1252_90a45e-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_90a45e-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1252_90a45e-0b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1252_90a45e-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1252_90a45e-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1252_90a45e-0b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1252_13d203-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1252_13d203-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1252_13d203-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1252_13d203-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1252_13d203-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1252_13d203-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1252_13d203-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1252_13d203-31{position:relative;}.kadence-column1252_13d203-31, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1252_13d203-31:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1252_13d203-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1252_13d203-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1252_13d203-31\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_e9c74b-97, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_e9c74b-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_e9c74b-97\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_e9c74b-97 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_e9c74b-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_e9c74b-97\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_e9c74b-97 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_e9c74b-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_e9c74b-97\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_e9c74b-97, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_e9c74b-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_e9c74b-97\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_e9c74b-97, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_e9c74b-97[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_e9c74b-97\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_e9c74b-97 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_e9c74b-97\"><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong><br>Vitr\u00e9 first appeared in historical records in the year <strong>1000<\/strong> and has long been a strategic frontier town between Brittany and the French heartlands.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Craon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known as a <strong>\u201c3-flower\u201d ville fleurie<\/strong> \u2014 a French classification for floral townscaping \u2014 <strong>Craon<\/strong> is prized for its well-kept public parks, the <strong>Hippodrome de Craon<\/strong> horse racing track, and its scenic riverside location on the <strong>Oudon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nuill\u00e9-sur-Vicoin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A modest village notable in this stage as the location of the <strong>C\u00f4te de Nuill\u00e9-sur-Vicoin<\/strong>, the day\u2019s only categorised climb. The area\u2019s gently undulating farmland typifies Mayenne\u2019s quiet, pastoral charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Laval (Finish)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>capital of the Mayenne d\u00e9partement<\/strong>, Laval sits on the river Mayenne and traces its history back to medieval counts (many of whom were named Guy) who developed it into a center for <strong>linen production<\/strong> in the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Famous Figures:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Henri Rousseau<\/strong>, the renowned naive painter, was born here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jacky Durand<\/strong>, an audacious rider known for long-range breakaways and three Tour stage wins in the 1990s, also hails from the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1252_648c59-8a{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_648c59-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1252_648c59-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1252_648c59-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1252_648c59-8a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1252_648c59-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1252_648c59-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_4b1068-bd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_4b1068-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_4b1068-bd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_4b1068-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_4b1068-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_4b1068-bd\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_4b1068-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_4b1068-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_4b1068-bd\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_4b1068-bd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_4b1068-bd\"><strong>Tour de France Connection:<\/strong><br>In <strong>2021<\/strong>, Laval hosted a <strong>crucial individual time trial<\/strong>, where <strong>Tadej Pogacar<\/strong> stormed to victory, and <strong>Mathieu van der Poel<\/strong> held onto the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_86985a-e2 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_86985a-e2 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1252_86985a-e2\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1252_91e2b3-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1252_91e2b3-61 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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.kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1252_173467-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1252_173467-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1252_173467-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1252_173467-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1252_173467-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1252_173467-e4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1252_173467-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1252_173467-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1252_173467-e4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_a80cb0-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_a80cb0-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_a80cb0-25\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:0px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_a80cb0-25 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_a80cb0-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_a80cb0-25\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_a80cb0-25 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_a80cb0-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_a80cb0-25\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and 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.kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #ffff00;border-right:0px solid #ffff00;border-bottom:0px solid #ffff00;border-left:5px solid #ffff00;}.kt-accordion-id1252_e45fea-b3 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1252_e45fea-b3 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:5px solid #ffff00;border-left:5px solid #ffff00;}.kt-accordion-id1252_e45fea-b3 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1252_e45fea-b3 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-left:5px solid #ffff00;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1252_e45fea-b3 kt-accordion-has-7-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1252_3b7ba2-07\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What time does Stage 8 start and finish?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_96598e-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_96598e-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_96598e-6d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_96598e-6d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_96598e-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_96598e-6d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_96598e-6d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_96598e-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_96598e-6d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_96598e-6d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_96598e-6d\"><strong>D\u00e9part fictif<\/strong>: 13:10 CEST, <strong>d\u00e9part r\u00e9el<\/strong>: 13:25 CEST. Estimated finish: <strong>around 17:15 CEST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1252_d7aa96-df\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What type of stage is Stage 8?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_3577ea-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_3577ea-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_3577ea-13\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_3577ea-13 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_3577ea-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_3577ea-13\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_3577ea-13 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_3577ea-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_3577ea-13\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_3577ea-13 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_3577ea-13\">A <strong>flat stage<\/strong> (with 1,257\u20131,700m total elevation), favouring <strong>sprinters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane1252_ac2b9b-38\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Are there any climbs in stage 8?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_ccf803-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_ccf803-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_ccf803-91\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_ccf803-91 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_ccf803-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_ccf803-91\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_ccf803-91 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_ccf803-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_ccf803-91\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_ccf803-91 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_ccf803-91\">Yes \u2014 one minor categorised climb: <strong>C\u00f4te de Nuill\u00e9-sur-Vicoin<\/strong> (900m at 3.8%, Cat. 4, worth 1 KOM point).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane1252_e24c29-85\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Where is the intermediate sprint?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_622fe6-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_622fe6-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_622fe6-08\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_622fe6-08 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_622fe6-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_622fe6-08\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_622fe6-08 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1252_622fe6-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_622fe6-08\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1252_622fe6-08 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1252_622fe6-08\">At <strong>Vitr\u00e9<\/strong>, after <strong>85.5 km<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane1252_c8aa75-8f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Who are the favourites to win Stage 8?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top contenders include <strong>Tim Merlier<\/strong>, <strong>Jonathan Milan<\/strong>, <strong>Dylan Groenewegen<\/strong>, <strong>Kaden Groves<\/strong>, and <strong>Biniam Girmay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane1252_03c454-3d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Will there be a bunch sprint?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highly likely \u2014 the stage is predominantly flat with a gentle uphill run-in perfect for sprinters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane1252_5fb2f9-53\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Any food or drink specialities linked to Stage 8?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes \u2014 <strong>Brittany cider<\/strong>, <strong>Bons Mayennais Camembert<\/strong>, <strong>elderflower treats from Soulg\u00e9-sur-Ouette<\/strong>, and <strong>R\u00e9aut\u00e9 chocolates<\/strong> from Ch\u00e2teau-Gontier.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1252_c84902-95 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While the 171.4 km route from <strong>Saint-M\u00e9en-le-Grand<\/strong> to <strong>Laval<\/strong> is officially flat, the rolling countryside and one minor climb won\u2019t be enough to stop a mass bunch sprint on the slightly uphill finish. Expect fierce competition among the fastest men in the peloton, with <strong>Tim Merlier<\/strong>, <strong>Jonathan Milan<\/strong>, and <strong>Dylan Groenewegen<\/strong> leading the charge. It\u2019s a day for the pure sprinters \u2014 unless a wildcard like <strong>Biniam Girmay<\/strong> makes a late surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The day also celebrates the rich culinary and cycling heritage of <strong>Brittany<\/strong> and <strong>Mayenne<\/strong>, with local delicacies and Tour legends like <strong>Louison Bobet<\/strong> and <strong>Jacky Durand<\/strong> honoured along the way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tour de France 2025 Stage 8 Preview: Route, Favourites, Sprint Finish &amp; Timings The fastest day of the 2025 Tour so far. At 171.4 km of pancake-flat roads through cycling-mad Brittany, estmated time 12:10-16:50 CEST, Stage 8 is tailor-made for the pure sprinters. 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