A first win on borrowed green, and an update on Jack Haig

LAVAL, FRANCE - JULY 12: Stage winner Jonathan Milan of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek - Green Sprint Jersey reacts after the 112th Tour de France, Stage 8 a 197km stage from Saint-Meen-le-Grand to Laval (Espace Mayenne) / #UCIWT / on July 12, 2025 in Laval, France. (Photo by Sarah Meyssonnier - Pool/Getty Images)

Stage 8 delivered a big sprint shake-up, with a sprinter breakthrough, Groves’ rise, and insights from Marcel Kittel on the evolving sprint game.


In today’s episode, Christophe and Macka looked back at a fast and furious Stage 8 of the Tour de France. We focused on the sprinters’ strategies and how this stage shaped the green jersey race.

We highlighted Milan’s big moment as he grabbed his first Tour win and scored key points in the intermediate sprints. Kaden Groves also stepped up, leading his team after Philipsen’s exit and showing real promise with a solid third-place finish.

We also caught up with Marcel Kittel, who provided us with valuable insights into how sprinting has evolved. We wrapped up with a quick look ahead to Stage 9 — flat roads, no climbs, and everything pointing to another showdown among the fast men

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