Tour de France 2025 Stage 8 Preview: Fast And Flat
Tour de France 2025 Stage 8 Preview: Fast And Flat
Though Tadej Pogacar showed in Stage 7 of the TDF 2025 how well he can sprint, Saturday's flatter Stage 8 might be better suited for the pure sprinters.
Tadej Pogacar, the reigning world champion and defending champ at the Tour de France 2025, showed off his versatility again Friday in Stage 7 of the TDF, handling one of the most challenging climbs in the history of the race, before sprinting for the finish line and another stage victory.
The Mûr-de-Bretagne barely slowed down the Slovenian, who beat two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard and Oscar Onley to the line at the end of the day's 197-kilometer journey.
The victory was the second of the 2025 race for Pogacar, who also won Stage 4, and it helped him reclaim the yellow leader's jersey from Mathieu van der Poel.
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Pogacar's lead in the General Classification is 54 seconds over Remco Evenepoel, who is followed by local star Kevin Vauquelin (1 minute, 11 seconds), Vingegaard (1 minute, 17 seconds) and Van der Poel (1 minute, 29 seconds).
Though Pogacar showed in Stage 7 how well he can sprint, Saturday's flatter Stage 8 might be better suited for the pure sprinters in the field. Only time will tell, of course.
For viewers in Canada, FloBikes coverage of Stage 8 will begin at 7 a.m. Eastern and is expected to conclude around 11:45 a.m. EDT.
Here’s what to know about Stage 8 of the Tour de France 2025, a 171.4-kilometer ride from Saint-Méen-le-Grand to Laval:
How To Watch The Tour de France 2025 Stage 8
For Canadian viewers, the Tour de France 2025 is streaming on FloBikes and the FloSports app.
Stage highlights, replays and more breaking news, including recaps and rider interviews, will be on both platforms.
In the United States, the Tour de France will be on the NBC family of networks and will stream daily on Peacock. Select stages will air on local NBC affiliates, while others, plus stage reruns, will be shown on the USA Network.
In February 2023, NBC Sports, Peacock and ASO announced a six-year deal that will keep NBC Sports as the home of the Tour de France in the United States through 2029.
Stage 8: Tour de France 2025
Though the 171.4-kilometer ride from Saint-Méen-le-Grand to Laval in Stage 8 of the Tour de France 2025 does reach 1,400 meters of elevation, it's gradual and essentially a flat day for the caliber of riders in the TDF.
Both host cities for this stage have featured in the Tour de France before, and this year's Stage 8 finale should be another opportunity for the sprinters. The homestretch will be wide and straight, so expect high speeds and an aggressive fight for the line.
Kilometers To Miles: How Long Is Stage 8 Of The Tour de France 2025?
Stage 8 of the Tour de France 2025 is 171.4 kilometers, or approximately 106.5 miles long.
Tour de France 2025 Stage 8 Profile
Here is what the elevation looks like for Stage 8:
Who Won Stage 8 Of The Tour de France In 2024?
Stage 8 of the Tour de France 2024 also was one for the sprinters, with Eritrea's Biniam Girmay adding to his memorable run at the event.
Girmay edged Jasper Philipsen for the second of his three stage wins in 2024 after becoming the first Black African to win a stage of the TDF (Stage 3). He also won Stage 12 and went on to take the green sprinter's jersey.
The win in Stage 8 made Girmay the first rider in the 2024 race to win more than one stage.
Tour de France 2025 Results: Here’s Who Has Won Each Stage So Far
- Stage 1: Tour de France 2025 Stage 1 Results: Philipsen Takes Stage And Yellow
- Stage 2: Tour de France 2025 Stage 2 Results: Van Der Poel Takes Stage, Leads GC
- Stage 3: Tour de France 2025 Stage 3 Results: Crashes Aplenty, Merlier Wins Stage
- Stage 4: Tour de France 2025 Stage 4 Results: Pogacar Collects Career Win No. 100
- Stage 5: Tour de France 2025 Stage 5 Results: Redemption For Evenepoel
- Stage 6: Tour de France 2025 Stage 6 Results: Dream Comes True For Winner Ben Healy
- Stage 7: Tour de France 2025 Stage 7 Results: Pogacar Wins Stage, Takes Back Yellow
When Does The Tour de France 2025 Start?
The Tour de France 2025 starts July 5 and will conclude July 27.
The schedule includes 21 stages and two rest days (July 15 and July 21).
Every day, the cyclists start together. Every stage varies in distance and physical demand, and the characteristics of each stage determine what type of rider should excel or how the race should finish.
For example, some stages feature flat finishes, and that means the sprinters likely will be battling for those stage wins.
How Long Is The Tour de France 2025?
The course for the Tour de France 2025 is 3,338.8 kilometers or just over 2,074 miles.
The race is 21 stages.
A map of the entire route can be found here.
What Is The Schedule For The Tour de France 2025?
Here is the complete schedule for the Tour de France 2025.
How Many Teams/Riders Compete In The Tour de France?
Traditionally, there are 22 teams and up to 176 competitors in the Tour de France. This year, there will be 23 teams and 184 riders.
Here’s the list for 2025:
- Alpecin - Deceuninck
- Arkéa - B&B Hotels
- Bahrain - Victorious
- Cofidis
- Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team
- EF Education - EasyPost
- Groupama - FDJ
- INEOS Grenadiers
- Intermarché - Wanty
- Israel – Premier Tech
- Lidl – Trek
- Lotto
- Movistar Team
- Red Bull – Bora - Hansgrohe
- Soudal Quick-Step
- Team Jayco AlUla
- Team Picnic Postnl
- Team Visma | Lease A Bike
- Total Energies
- Tudor Pro Cycling Team
- UAE Team Emirates
- Uno-X Mobility
- XDS Astana Team
Who Won The Tour de France In 2024?
Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar won the Tour de France in 2024 as part of a memorable season that saw him become the first rider since 1998 to win the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France in the same season.
He then added a win at the 2024 World Championships in Switzerland to became the first cyclist since 1987 to win the Giro, TDF and a world championship in the same season.
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