Stage eight: Tadej Pogacar untroubled in overall lead Merlier produces superb sprint win for second day Sunday’s ninth stage of the Tour de France has been shortened by 30km due to a red heatwave alert in the Corrèze département of central France. The stage from Malemort to Ussel will now be rac...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/11/tim-merlier-back-to-back-wins-tour-de-france-cycling)