Particle.news
Download on the App Store
27 ARTICLES
·
yesterday

Merlier Outkicks Milan in Châteauroux Sprint with Pogacar Remaining in Yellow

Van der Poel’s long solo attack fell just metres from victory, signalling the race’s shift to the Massif Central’s first climbs

Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 9 - Chinon to Chateauroux - Chinon, France - July 13, 2025 Soudal Quick-Step's Tim Merlier celebrates winning stage 9 REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
Image
Image
Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 9 - Chinon to Chateauroux - Chinon, France - July 13, 2025 UAE Team Emirates XRG's Tim Wellens wearing the polka-dot jersey in action in the peloton during stage 9 REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Overview

  • Tim Merlier powered past Jonathan Milan in a photo finish to claim his second stage victory in Châteauroux
  • Mathieu van der Poel and Jonas Rickaert held a five-and-a-half minute lead before the Dutchman was caught 700 metres from the line
  • Tadej Pogacar retained the yellow jersey and extends his overall lead to 54 seconds over Remco Evenepoel
  • UAE Team Emirates lost key mountain domestique João Almeida after he withdrew with a fractured rib sustained on stage seven
  • Stage ten on Monday covers 165.3 km from Ennezat to Le Mont-Dore Puy de Sancy and includes eight categorized climbs