Stage 8 of the 2025 Tour de France was marked by a significant slowdown in pace, with riders averaging 44.629 kph compared to previous stages. Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard, rivals at the forefront of the competition, acknowledged the day was much more relaxed. Riders experienced fatigue, leading to an overall easier ride while managing a hectic finish. The flat stage profile and warm temperatures contributed to this strategy, as no riders attempted attacks at the start of the race, leading to a calm, steady race.
"It was much more relaxed," Pogačar acknowledged, after riding in the yellow jersey but without his UAE Team Emirates-XRG having to do a lot of chase work.
"I think a lot of guys in the bunch are very tired, so for a lot of guys it was a nice and easy day. It was quite a hectic final and I'm happy to make it to the finish line safely."
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