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On the eighth day of the Tour de France, the peloton took a break from intense racing, riding at a steady pace for the 171km stage into Laval, allowing riders to rest after seven days of competition.
Italian cyclist Jonathan Milan won Stage 8 of the Tour de France in a sprint finish, overtaking Kaden Groves and holding off Wout van Aert, while Tadej Pogačar maintained the yellow jersey. The stage featured a slow start with breakaway attempts, but ultimately ended in a sprint with Milan's strategic move. Remco Evenepoel remains close in overall standings, and the race continues into a flat stage for sprinters.
Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek won stage 8 of the Tour de France, beating Jasper Philipsen in an uphill sprint. Mark Cavendish abandoned the race after crashing and suspectedly breaking his collarbone. The challenging terrain eliminated several top sprinters, allowing Pedersen to take the victory. There were no significant changes in the general classification, with Jonas Vingegaard maintaining the overall lead. The next stage will feature a tough climb to the top of the Puy de Dome.