Tour de France Stage Report: Stage 8 was a transition stage, i.e. nothing a lot occurred. The KOM, Jonas Abrahamsen (Uno-X Mobility) went on a protracted solo journey, gathering as many mountain level as he might. The courageous, younger Norwegian was caught with 14.4 kilometres to go and the finale might begin. The end was barely up hill, which was excellent for the inexperienced jersey, Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty). The Eritrean took his second stage win forward of Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck), who managed to dash in a straight line, and Arnaud De Lie (Lotto Dstny). The general was unchanged.
The final kilometre
Biniam Girmay has taken his second stage victory within the 2024 Tour de France. The Eritrean was sooner than Jasper Philipsen on a tough uphill end in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises. Arnaud De Lie completed third. Tadej Pogačar held onto the general lead going into the onerous gravel stage 9 on Sunday
Tour stage win No.2 for Biniam Girmay
Christian Prudhomme, Tour de France basic director: “Though no altitude information can be damaged, the primary two-thirds of this stage does characteristic 5 categorised climbs. The relentless ups and downs could put a pressure on the legs on the level when the sprinters’ team-mates are beginning to consider establishing a bunch end. However the final three kilometres of the ultimate straight, which rise barely however steadily, could possibly be the best place to carry the peloton again collectively.”
The Tour de France organisers say stage 8 is flat, however there are 2,300 metres of climbing from Semur-en-Auxois to Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, with seven categorised climbs in 176 kilometres. The climbs usually are not too onerous, however they are going to sap the power over the day. Within the first 50 kilometres the riders need to climb the Côte de Vitteaux (3.2km at 5.7%), Côte de Villy-en-Auxois (2.7km at 5.4%) and Côte de Verrey-sous-Salmaise (3.6km at 5.1%). The subsequent climb is after 100 kilometres: the Côte de Santenoge (1.5km at 6.9%). Then after the Côte de Bay-sur-Aube (2.7km at 4.7%) and the Côte de Giey-sur-Aujon (1.4km at 7.0%), the riders nonetheless have an additional 50 kilometres with much less climbing. The sprinter’s groups can take over on the rolling roads to the end. The one downside for the fast-finishers would be the Côte de Eufigneix (2.2km at 4.5%), earlier than they attain the end in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises. a late break might beat the sprinters, however most something might occur.
Mads Pedersen couldn’t begin stage 8 from Semur-en-Auxois to Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises
A moist begin
An enormous combat was anticipated to get into the break of the day and it got here as quickly because the flag dropped. KOM, Jonas Abrahamsen (Uno-X Mobility), Stefan Bissegger and Neilson Powless (EF Training-EasyPost) assault from the beginning and opened up a very good hole. Quentin Pacher (Groupama-FDJ) tried to cross, however he couldn’t. After a brief chase he dropped again to the peloton. There have been no counter-attacks.
Might this be a stage for Arnaud De Lie Arnaud?
The beginning of one other day in yellow for Tadej Pogačar
On the primary climb of the day; the Côte de Vitteaux (2.1km at 7%), Alberto Bettiol and Ben Healy (each EF Training-EasyPost) made a transfer. Maxim Van Gils and Stephen Williams additionally attacked, however they didn’t create a spot. Romain Grégoire succeeded and went after the main group, the place Abrahamsen was chasing KOM factors. The Norwegian was the primary over the Côte de Vitteaux, then left Bissegger and Powless behind, he additionally took the factors on the Côte de Villy-en-Auxois.
This flat stage is much from flat with 2,300 metres of climbing
Abrahamsen additionally took full factors on the Côte de Verrey-sous-Salmaise (3km at 6%). Bissegger and Powless dropped again into the peloton, Grégoire had already been mopped up. The dropped sprinters; Mark Cavendish and Fabio Jakobsen managed to regain the peloton. Jordan Jegat attacked, hoping to catch Abrahamsen.
Nelson Powless and Stefan Bissegger of EF Training-EasyPost broke away with KOM, Jonas Abrahamsen (Uno-X Mobility)
The Norwegian was not going to attend for the Frenchman and continued on his personal at a very good tempo. His lead over the peloton, the place Jegat had been caught, grew rapidly. At 130 kilometres from the end, Abrahamsen had virtually 6 minutes. The peloton sped up for some time, as a result of an intermediate dash was arising. Inexperienced jersey Biniam Girmay was second, forward of his teammate Gerben Thijssen and Jasper Philipsen.
Abrahamsen determined to go solo
Intermarché-Wanty and Alpecin-Deceuninck began to set the tempo within the peloton. That they had assist from Cofidis and Lotto Dstny. Abrahamsen saved his lead steady at round 6 minutes for a very long time. He additionally picked up the one mountain level on the Côte de Santenoge (1.1km at 8%) and the identical on the Côte de Giey-sur-Aujon (1.2km at 7.8%).
The peloton let him take greater than 5 minutes
Lotto Dstny needed to maintain management
At 70 kilometres there was a crash involving Warren Barguil. The peloton cut up into two elements, however every part got here again collectively fairly rapidly. Abrahamsen had began to lose a few of his lead. There was an acceleration within the peloton, which additionally led to splits 30 kilometres out. Michael Matthews, one of many potential winners, was dropped with another riders. The Australian was nonetheless chasing when Abrahamsen was caught slightly below 15 kilometres from the end.
Abrahamson took as many KOM factors as he might
A bit moist for the harvest
Within the rolling run-up to the dash, a number of fast-finishers had been in bother, together with Fabio Jakobsen. Different sprinters, corresponding to Mark Cavendish had been nonetheless on the entrance. Biniam Girmay was additionally effectively positioned as they began the ultimate uphill kilometre, he additionally had three teammates to assist him. It was Cofidis who had management within the closing metres and it was Bryan Coquard began the dash.
Alpecin-Deceuninck began to assist with the chase
He had gone far too early. Biniam Girmay and Jasper Philipsen had been the primary to move the Frenchman to battle for the victory. Philipsen regarded to have the benefit, however Girmay saved pushing. The Intermarché-Wanty rider handed Philipsen to take his second victory of the 2024 Tour de France. Philipsen was second, Arnaud De Lie third. Remco Evenepoel was additionally there, ending in tenth place.
Girmay was the strongest as much as the end line
Stage winner and inexperienced jersey, Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty): “To win one stage is already unbelievable, and profitable a second stage whereas carrying the inexperienced jersey much more so. Torino was a really flat end, and I knew another guys might push extra watts than me, so I wasn’t certain of my choices. At this time’s end, alternatively, was excellent for me and I used to be tremendous assured. I suppose additionally then, the Tour de France being one of many hardest races of the world, when you win a stage you develop into conscious that you’re amongst the easiest and that spurs you on. Quite a lot of strain was relieved once I raised my arms in Torino. The inexperienced jersey? I’ve already received two phases and worn the jersey, so my Tour de France is already a hit and I don’t care what comes subsequent! Anyway, I’ll for certain attempt my greatest to win this Factors classification.”
Can Girmay take the inexperienced jersey all the best way to Good?
General chief, Tadej Pogačar (UAE Staff Emirates): “Really, it was fairly chilly right this moment. It was a extremely quick day, as Jonas Abrahamsen was flying on the entrance and we needed to journey at his tempo. It was a little bit of a traumatic day within the peloton. It’s good to tick the time without work and begin occupied with tomorrow. Will tomorrow’s stage be decisive? I don’t assume so. After all, you have to to remain much more sharp and targeted. Each entrance to a gravel sector can be a battle. There can be wind, and perhaps some rain… You could be one of the best on the gravel, however in case you puncture on the fallacious second you’ll lose time. Will probably be a busy, harmful day. Will probably be key to remain near the entrance and effectively surrounded by the group. All people needs to be on the entrance on each stage, and tomorrow’s stage received’t be no totally different – simply extra traumatic than regular!”
There can be massive celebrations in Eritrea tonight
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Tour de France Stage 8 Outcome:
1. Biniam Girmay Hailu (Eri) Intermarché-Wanty in 4:04:50
2. Jasper Philipsen (Bel) Alpecin-Deceuninck
3. Arnaud De Lie (Bel) Lotto Dstny
4. Pascal Ackermann (Ger) Israel-Premier Tech
5. Marijn van den Berg (Ned) EF Training-EasyPost
6. Ryan Gibbons (SA) Lidl-Trek
7. Anthony Turgis (Fra) TotalEnergies
8. Alfred Wright (GB) Bahrain Victorious
9. Alex Aranburu Deba (Spa) Movistar
10. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Soudal Fast-Step.
Tour de France General After Stage 8:
1. Tadej Pogačar (Slo) UAE Staff Emirates at 31:21:13
2. Remco Evenepoel (Bel) Soudal-Fast Step at 0:33
3. Jonas Vingegaard (Den) Visma | Lease a Bike at 1:15
4. Primož Roglič (Slo) Crimson Bull-BORA-hansgrohe at 1:36
5. Juan Ayuso Pesquera (Spa) UAE Staff Emirates at 2:16
6. João Almeida (Por) UAE Staff Emirates at 2:17
7. Carlos Rodriguez Cano (Col) INEOS Grenadiers at 2:31
8. Mikel Landa Meana (Spa) Soudal Fast-Step at 3:35
9. Matteo Jorgenson (USA) Visma | Lease a Bike at4:03
10. Aleksander Vlasov (-) Crimson Bull-BORA-hansgrohe at 4:36.
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