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How the dramatic final chase in Stage 8 unfolded

July 11, 2026 01:40 PM

Tejay Van Garderen and Brent Bookwalter break down the final chase that went down to the wire in Stage 8 of the 2026 Tour de France on Saturday, which ended with Tim Merlier pipping the field at the finish.

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