Tim Merlier seals back-to back Tour de France stage wins after Slock’s big effort sags late on
Stage eight: Tadej Pogacar untroubled in overall leadMerlier produces superb sprint for second daySunday’s ninth stage of the Tour de France has been shortened by 30km due to a red heatwave alert in the Correze department of central France. The stage from Malemort to Ussel will now be raced over 155.5km instead of the scheduled 185.5.In a statement the Tour said: “This decision aims to ensure that the race can take place under conditions compatible with the red heatwave alert.”…
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