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2020-09-05T13:00:45.761 Z10 KOM points on offer up here, followed by 15 and 10 on the last two clmibs of the day. The KOM leader Benoît Cosnefroy remains in the break, of course.
The space back to the Mitchelton-Scott led peloton is up to 13:50 now.
2020-09-05T12:56:24.752 Z88km to go
The breakaway are on the very first climb of the day now, the first-category Col de Menté.
Its 6.9 km long at approximately 8.1 per cent.
2020-09-05T12:49:51.588 ZAs we anticipated, the sprinters did defend the final 2 and 1 points at the intermediate sprint..
Sam Bennett (Deceuninck) won it, scoting 2 points, Bryan Coquard (B&B) was next, taking 1 point. Peter Sagan (Bora) tried to eliminate for it but ran out of legs therefore missed out on out on any points..
He still leads the green jersey points competition however Bennett is now only 7 points behind now.
2020-09-05T12:46:53.393 ZAs we wait for the GC fight to come alive today, this is a reminder of the top 10 on GC..
Yates leads Roglic by simply 3 seconds, Guillaume Martin (Cofidis) is at 9 seconds, Egan Bernal (Ineos) and Tom Dumoulin (Jumbo) and other GC riders are at 13 seconds.
Alaphilippe is 11th at 15 seconds however is anticipated to try to reclaim yellow,.
Location.
Rider (Country) Team.
Outcome.
General Classification.
1.
Adam Yates (GBr) Mitchelton-Scott.
30:36:00.
2.
Primoz Roglic (Slo) Team Jumbo-Visma.
00:00:03.
3.
Guillaume Martin (Fra) Cofidis.
00:00:09.
4.
Egan Arley Bernal Gomez (Col) Ineos Grenadiers.
00:00:13.
5.
Tom Dumoulin (Ned) Team Jumbo-Visma.
00:00:13.
6.
Nairo Quintana (Col) Team Arkea-Samsic.
00:00:13.
7.
Romain Bardet (Fra) AG2R la Mondiale.
00:00:13.
8.
Miguel Angel Lopez Moreno (Col) Astana Pro Team.
00:00:13.
9.
Thibaut Pinot (Fra) Groupama-FDJ.
00:00:13.
10.
Rigoberto Uran (Col) EF Pro Cycling.
00:00:13.
2020-09-05T12:41:58.833 ZSam Bewley is leading the peloton for Mitchelton, with Ineos riding in formation behind the Australia team..
Jumbo-Visma sit behind their major competitors..
2020-09-05T12:37:22.249 ZThe 13 riders have actually quickly reformed and are working together again. They know they need to stick and try to get as much time as possible so they hold back the charge of the GC leaders on the major climbs later on..
2020-09-05T12:36:06.185 ZJerome Cousin kicks away and wins the intermediate sprint. His early attack amazed Michael Morkov (Deceuninck) to take optimum points and a prize of 1500 Euro.
2020-09-05T12:31:35.659 ZThe break is about to reach the intermediate sprint..
2020-09-05T12:25:31.758 ZTo found out more about how Pogacar and Landa wasted time and their reactions, read this story.
Tour de France: Pogačar, Landa waste time on remarkable day of crosswind racing.
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2020-09-05T12:21:06.224 Z105km to go.
The riders can see the Pyrenees on the horizon now. Theyre 10km far from the intermediate sprint but the 13 riders will sweep up the majority of the points. Sagan and the others will defend simply 2 and 1 points for 15th and 14th put on the line.
2020-09-05T12:17:10.621 ZPoor Pogacar was quizzed about seeking vengeance today at the start..
” You are the third person asking me about vengeance,” he told Eurosport.”.
” Yesterday I lost time in a busy stage but the team did great job. Thats racing and thats biking. Today is difficult phase and we keep combating. Today well try to do our finest.”.
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2020-09-05T12:14:48.915 ZA variety of riders are licking their wounds in the peloton after wasting time yesterday..
Mikel Landa (Bahrain McLaren), Bauke Mollema and Trek teammate Richie Porte, Pogacar, Dan Martin (Israel Start-Up Nation) and Esteban Chaves (Mitchelton-Scott) were on the wrong side of the space. They lost 1:21 to their GC rivals..
2020-09-05T12:05:38.536 ZHere are the 13 enemies working efficiently together..
♂ 13 in the break: ♂ 13 dans léchappée: @BenoitCosnefroy @NansPeters @MichaelMorkov @Npowless @Carlos_Verona @Tomashuuns Ilnur Zakarin @hermansben @CousinJerom @fabien_grellier Soren Kragh Andersen @KevReza @QuentinPacher #TDF 2020 pic.twitter.com/rTJR9JjgxPSeptember 5, 2020.
2020-09-05T12:04:42.728 ZThe 13 riders in the attack are: Benoît Cosnefroy and Nans Peters (AG2R-La Mondiale), Ilnur Zakarin (CCC), Kevin Reza and Quentin Pacher (B&B Hotels-Vital Concept), Michael Morkov (Deceuninck-Quick Step), Neilson Powless (EF), Fabien Grellier and Jérôme Cousin (Total Direct Energie), Carlos Verona (Movistar), Toms Skujins (Trek-Segrafredo), Soren Kragh Andersen (Sunweb) and Ben Hermans (Israel Start-Up Nation).
It will be interesting to see who emerges from this group. Zakarin is plainly the very best climber in the move therefore the favourite for an ultimate phase success if the peloton let the break go away.
2020-09-05T12:01:41.877 ZMitchelton-Scott have used up position on the front of the peloton to safeguard and lead the chase Adam Yates yellow jersey..
2020-09-05T12:00:25.582 ZThe riders in the peloton are now chatting as they roll along.
2020-09-05T11:56:12.407 ZThe peloton has actually relieved even more now, and the space to the break is up to 4:00..
2020-09-05T11:50:46.253 ZIts easy to spot Cosnefroy in the peloton. Hes covered in polka-dots from head to toe.
– @LeTour 4 0 points à prendre aujourd hui. 4 0 points to score today.
2020-09-05T11:49:39.019 Z130km to go.
The peloton is lined out throughout the road. The break has flown and have a 2:00 lead.
This could be an excellent day for Zakarin and Cosnefroy.
2020-09-05T11:45:30.727 ZAfter just 10km the peloton has reduced and let them go..
2020-09-05T11:45:07.918 ZThere are 13 riders up front, including Ilnur Zakarin (CCC) and the USAs Neilson Powless (EF).
2020-09-05T11:43:43.873 ZThis is how it all started..
Race is on with the first attack coming from Søren Kragh Andersen. It will be a strong fight for the breakaway! Létape 8 est lancée avec une première attaque de Søren Kragh Andersen. La bataille pour léchappée est lancée! #TDF 2020 #TDFunited pic.twitter.com/GeMHSTCkwISeptember 5, 2020.
2020-09-05T11:42:02.991 ZThe KOM leader Benoît Cosnefroy is attempting to sign up with the attack with others, that could produce a big and extremely fascinating group..
2020-09-05T11:40:33.518 ZOthers have actually now joined him as they attempt to form the early break of the day. The pace is high as other riders try to sign up with the move or close it down..
We could see a real fight, with attacks and chases after, up until beyond the intermediate sprint at 42km..
2020-09-05T11:39:10.130 ZSøren Kragh Andersen ( Sunweb) was last to complete Fridays phase and is the very first to assault today.
2020-09-05T11:38:02.339 ZHeading for km0 with @UranRigoberto not rather in pole position @LeTour #TDF 2020 pic.twitter.com/gKQx8svbwRSeptember 5, 2020.
2020-09-05T11:37:16.560 ZRace Director Christian Prudhomme has actually waved the official start outside of Cazères and we have a very first attack..
2020-09-05T11:34:40.748 ZHere we go. 3-2-1. Go! The riders roll out of Cazères.
2020-09-05T11:31:56.663 ZThe phase covers flat back road for the opening 42km until the intermediate sprint, then the mountains start with the legendary Col du Mente, it is followed by the 11km Porte de Bales and then the Col de Peyresourde, prior to a quickly, technical descent to the finish in Loudenvielle.
Attach your seat belts, the Tour de France ands the defend overall success will get really severe.
2020-09-05T11:27:55.613 ZMeanwhile at the start, the riders are lining up, theyre removing their masks and will roll out.
2020-09-05T11:27:22.660 Z” The Pyrenees are ruthless, callous and atheist. Devoid of love, a psychologist would state,” the late Italian juornalist Gianni Mura composed, describing precisely why the Pyrenees matter..
The Tour, an endurance race shrouded in feeling, constantly gain from an indifferent arbiter like the Pyrenees to lay everything bare.
2020-09-05T11:26:13.465 ZTo understand what might take place in the Pyrenees this weekend, inspect out this exceptional preview by Barry Ryan..
He recommends the Pyrenean phases use a launchpad for attacks but warns the fight for the yellow jersey is likewise a game of patience.
Preview: Pyrenean doubleheader uses launchpad but hard Tour de France motivates caution.
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2020-09-05T11:17:12.762 ZBefore we get going, why not capture up on the other days action. There was a great deal of action, with Bora attacking early to distancing Peter Sagans green-jersey competitors before a tail/cross wind stimulated echelons and lead to a number of GC contenders losing time.
Wout (Wowt!) van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) won the sprint finish. Enjoy our complete report, results and photo gallery in the link below..
Trip de France: Wout van Aert wins stage 7.
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2020-09-05T11:13:38.587 ZThis is the profile of todays 141km phase.
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2020-09-05T11:09:32.728 ZAt the start the groups are preparing yourself to race. With 20 minutes to the roll out, its time to put the bidons in the race bikes..
#TDF 2020 Not long till the start of the very first Pyrenees stage. Bikes are ✅ #RideBianchi #OltreXR 4 pic.twitter.com/CO2eEDDOm2September 5, 2020.
2020-09-05T11:05:35.417 ZTodays phase is reasonably
short but is packed with major brief in the Pyrenees. 2020-09-05T11:04:24.496 ZAs the Cyclingnews blimp takes height, the
riders are signing on in Cazères before the 141km stage. 2020-09-05T11:01:17.542 ZHello and welcome to our live coverage of phase 8
of the Tour de France.
2020-09-05T11:34:40.748 ZHere we go. 2020-09-05T11:08:10.895 Z @alafpolak1″ Its not going to be easy today. 2020-09-05T11:05:35.417 ZTodays phase is relatively
of the Tour de France.
short but is packed with major climbs in the PyreneesSignificant 2020-09-05T11:04:24.496 ZAs the Cyclingnews blimp takes height, the
riders are signing on in Cazères before the 141km stage. 2020-09-05T11:01:17.542 ZHello and welcome to our live protection of stage 8
