Stage report:

A classic sprinters’ day across the flatlands of southwest France, 175 km into a baking Bordeaux where temperatures hit 38°C. After an uneventful run-in the fast men took over, and it was Tim Merlier who timed it to perfection, powering to the win ahead of Søren Wærenskjold and Biniam Girmay. No drama for the GC men, Pogačar keeps the yellow jersey.

The game:

Stage podium:

1. The White Tornadooos by Fred de Witt
2. Groeneveldjes by Johan
3. Molteni by Jeroen Vandeput and Bikey McBikeface by Ed and Scatto Timido Cycling Team by Davide Guarisco and I’m still tired after the giro by Daniele and Renz Team by AleRoggia

Yellow Jersey podium:

1. The White Tornadooos by Fred de Witt
2. Molteni by Jeroen Vandeput and Renz Team by AleRoggia
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Polka dot podium:

1. The White Tornadooos by Fred de Witt
2. Piccolo65 by Jeannette Kleijne
3. El Tiburon by Barcollo ma non mollo

Fred de Witt’s The White Tornadooos grabs the stage win and vaults to the top of the general classification, beating TUINPAD PROMOTIETEAM, who slips to fourth. Jeroen Vandeput and AleRoggia sit level on points in second. A flat day with no climbs, so the polka dot standings stay frozen, with Fred again in the lead.

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