LIVE | Tour de France 2025: Mathieu Van der Poel and his teammate Jonas Rickaert first breakaway of the day

Nice and warm, in the peloton. In the general classification, he is currently 3rd, 1 minute and 11 seconds behind Tadej Pogacar.

The winner of the 8th stage claimed victory in Laval on Saturday, with a peak speed of 78 km/h. Just that. When he exerts himself, the Italian sprinter produces 2,000 watts... the equivalent of an electric heater in operation. If you need Jonathan Milan next winter, don't hesitate to contact Lidl-Trek.

So far, there are no retirements to report. We're keeping an eye on everything, while Mathieu Van der Poel and Jonas Rickaert continue to widen their gap with the peloton: a five-minute, thirty-second lead for the two Alpecin-Deceuninck riders.

It's true that for workers, this isn't the best weekend to follow the Tour de France. After all, things are happening today, unlike yesterday. And then, tomorrow is July 14th, so it's a chance to follow the stage... if you're not on the train.

Several riders were caught in this mess at the back of the peloton: Benjamin Thomas (Cofidis), Ion Izagirre (Cofidis), Soren Wærenskjold (Uno-X Mobility), Samuel Watson (Ineos Grenadiers), Tobias Foss (Ineos Grenadiers), Pavel Bittner (Picnic PostNL).

A response from @cynic cyclist.

We understand you @Serge: what an anthology stage we are experiencing today!

It's already "nap time," folks! After the intermediate sprint at Sérigny, this stage is likely to get lively, especially in the finale and not really before. According to the nap guide below, you have a nice stretch of rest ahead of you.

Afterwards, maybe don't all fall asleep so as not to leave me completely alone on this live.

Three possibilities announced by the race management:

- an expected arrival at 5:07 p.m. if the race ends at a pace of 47 km/h.

- an arrival expected at 5:17 p.m., at 45 km/h.

- an arrival expected at 5:28 p.m., at 43 km/h.

To be remembered for the #ALMP later this afternoon.

They are so gifted that they could switch from one sport to another.

The team wearing the green jersey, Jonathan Milan, is getting into battle order to maintain an acceptable gap with Mathieu Van der Poel and Jonas Rickaert, who now have a 4 minute and 30 second lead over the peloton.

Late yesterday afternoon, you didn't miss much, apart from Jonathan Milan's sprint victory.

And today, you've so far missed Mathieu Van der Poel and his teammate Jonas Rickaert's attack at kilometer 0. But you can go take a nap (or sober up, depending on your point of view) and come back for the finale.

And second in the general classification at the same time! But it's hard to see Remco letting himself be beaten, especially on a flat stage like today's...

Exactly, Thierry: during the mountain and time trial stages, the number of points awarded at the finish line for the green jersey classification is 20 points. For all other stages, it's 50 points.

The Italian thus gains 15 points in the green jersey standings. Here is the updated ranking:

If so, we wonder what you're doing there. But why not, after all.

We still have what you need: a video summary of yesterday's stage.

There are no problems, only solutions. We're on the case, here, it's a gift:

The two leading Alpecin-Deceuninck riders have crossed the finish line in the intermediate sprint at Sérigny. Van der Poel takes 20 points, while Jonas Rickaert has 17. For now, neither rider has recovered, continuing their breakaway with a lead of nearly four minutes over the peloton.

Hi @Serge, how are your muscles?