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Breakaway Battle Hard for Stage 9 | Tour de France Breakdown

Breakaway Battle Hard for Stage 9 | Tour de France Breakdown

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Stage 9 of the 2026 Tour de France was tailor-made for the
breakaway, with an parcours full of ups and downs that encouraged
attacking racing from the very start. After a fierce battle to get
up the road, a powerful group finally broke clear, and this time,
the peloton didn’t see them again until the very end. The headline
act was Mathieu van der Poel, who proved strongest in the finale to
claim the stage victory after spending the day in the break. Tom
Pidcock was also among the race's biggest protagonists, riding
aggressively throughout the stage and contributing heavily to the
move, but ultimately falling short when it mattered most. Behind
them, UAE Team Emirates and INEOS Grenadiers both spent long
periods driving the peloton, seemingly weighing up whether to bring
the escapees back. In the end, both teams eased off, accepting that
the stage wasn't worth the effort, and the breakaway survived all
the way to the finish. Away from the stage itself, Ned Boulting and
David Millar discuss Primož Roglič's confirmed departure from Red
Bull, where he ranks among the greatest riders of his generation,
and what the move could mean for the final chapter of his career.
The episode also features one of David's favourite stories from his
racing days, as he reflects on the toughest day he ever endured on
the bike, a ride that has largely gone under the radar despite
leaving a lasting mark on his memory. Ned Boulting and David Millar
break down Stage 9 Music courtesy of BMG Production Music
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