TDF 2020, Stage 8. Nan Peters wins from the break. GC battle on the Peyresourde sees Pogacar take back time while Pinot, Alaphilippe lose big.
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MONSIEUR GREEN JERSEY
“Yes, yes, today we will try something. I shall remind them all that I am still Peter Sagan, I am Monsieur Green Jersey, and today I shall take back what is mine.”
THE RIDER ON MONT AIGOUAL
Not only was the racing not exciting, I did not see anyone do an honorary placing of the bidon in their back pocket “in order to make the bike as light as possible.”
THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE
I said yesterday and it is even more so true today: Wout Van Aert is the best Swiss Army Knife in the peloton.
A CHANGING OF THE GUARD ON ORCIERES-MERLETTE?
As in 1971 on the same climb, a giant was upset. Is this the first lethal blow dealt or is it too early to proclaim a changing of the guard?
THE TOUR QUIETLY FOLLOWS IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF NAPOLEON
Sprinters have their day in Sisteron. Ewan weaves like a needle. Alaphilippe retains Yellow.
ARE WE REALLY DOING THIS AGAIN?
Alaphilippe is back in Yellow. Last year’s Tour was chaotic, nerve-racking, breathtaking, and all-consuming, do we really want do it all over again?
THE GOD OF THUNDER TRAVELS SOUTH FOR THE GRAND DEPART
Well played, Thunder god. A brutal stage, with a fitting winner.
2020 Tour de France: THE PREVIEW: WELCOME BACK CYCLING
Who will be the hero, you know, the hero that the youngsters pretend to be riding up the biggest hill in their neighborhood?
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