Tim Merlier Powers Past Everyone In Tour de France 2026 Stage 8
Jul 11, 2026
Tim Merlier blasted to victory in Stage 8 of the 2026 Tour de France in Bergerac after a hot, fast day that nearly went the breakaway’s way.
Liam Slock looked like he might stay clear, but he was caught with just 1,300 meters to go as the sprint teams charged into the final.
In this on-site report, we break down Merlier’s win ahead of Biniam Girmay and Olav Kooij, plus Mathieu van der Poel’s massive lead-out for Jasper Philipsen, who finished fourth.
We review the key moments, the late catch and what the Bergerac sprint tells us about the fast men at this Tour.
