Stage 8 delivered another Tim Merlier masterclass — this time with no lead-out at all, bridging a gap solo and still finding the win. Alex and Max break down a wild finale, a genuinely funny Patrick Lefevere quote about Remco Evenepoel, and preview a Stage 9 that could produce one of the biggest breakaways of the race.In this episode:How Merlier won from nowhere with zero support in the final sprintPhilipsen's perfect lead-out, no legs, and a helmet flying out of the Alpecin team busAstana's Max Cantor waiting too long — twice in one day"Me, myself, me" — Patrick Lefevere's brutal take on Remco EvenepoelThe Lipowitz/Evenepoel leadership tension bubbling up againThor Hushovd interview and the Uno-X culture that keeps producing great storiesNew segment alert: send us your voice notes for the rest day episodeLast night's Oakleys and Hyro winners revealed 🕶️💧Stage 9 preview: a shortened, heat-hit stage that could see 30+ riders fight for the breakSend us your thoughts: https://www.speakpipe.com/stanleystsocial

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