{"id":247257,"date":"2026-06-08T10:36:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T10:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/criterium-du-dauphine-tour-auvergne-rhone-alpes-stage-2-live-peloton-lets-10-riders-go-clear-after-hour-long-fight\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T10:36:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T10:36:35","slug":"criterium-du-dauphine-tour-auvergne-rhone-alpes-stage-2-live-peloton-lets-10-riders-go-clear-after-hour-long-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/criterium-du-dauphine-tour-auvergne-rhone-alpes-stage-2-live-peloton-lets-10-riders-go-clear-after-hour-long-fight\/","title":{"rendered":"Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 &#8211; Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 2 LIVE &#8211; Peloton lets 10 riders go clear after hour-long fight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p>Refresh <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T10:36:35+00:00\">2026-06-08T10:36:35.480Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2bcbf131-5a48-46cf-859f-b68c6c237056\">Enjoying our live race coverage? 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Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/subscription\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=LIVE26\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/subscription\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=LIVE26\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/subscription\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=LIVE26\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Find out more<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T10:35:55+00:00\">2026-06-08T10:35:55.928Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d68d55a5-95f5-40e3-b623-83d58f777d65\">Now, if tech is your thing then you will be all over this feature done by our tech team. Some of the biggest brands in the sport are rolling out new models left, right and centre at the moment with several being revealed at this race!<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-tech-components\/more-unreleased-bikes-than-ever-before-in-tech-rehearsal-for-the-tour-de-france-mega-dauphine-tech-gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-tech-components\/more-unreleased-bikes-than-ever-before-in-tech-rehearsal-for-the-tour-de-france-mega-dauphine-tech-gallery\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-tech-components\/more-unreleased-bikes-than-ever-before-in-tech-rehearsal-for-the-tour-de-france-mega-dauphine-tech-gallery\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-6684bd7b-5729-4cdc-a0d1-55e04b10bd68\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WZ7pNVQzSERRk6teLphQt6-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WZ7pNVQzSERRk6teLphQt6-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WZ7pNVQzSERRk6teLphQt6-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WZ7pNVQzSERRk6teLphQt6-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WZ7pNVQzSERRk6teLphQt6-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WZ7pNVQzSERRk6teLphQt6-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Will Jones\/Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T10:29:22+00:00\">2026-06-08T10:29:22.668Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-col-de-la-croix-de-toutes-aures\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-la-croix-de-toutes-aures\"><span>KOM (Col de la Croix de Toutes Aures)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a4d00e3e-31b1-4427-a6f8-3ab90b14a7b6\">1. Thomas (COF) 2pts<br \/>2. Diaz (CJR) 1pt<\/p>\n<p>Thomas is now on 7 points in the KOM classification. He is 5th in the standings and needed another 7 points to draw level with Baudin. The next climb has a max of 5 points available.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T10:26:42+00:00\">2026-06-08T10:26:42.565Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d66c574c-03e4-4ce7-98bd-5684ecef2d2a\">The chase group joins the leaders as they go over the top of the Col de la Croix de Toutes Aures making it a lead group of 10 riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T10:23:53+00:00\">2026-06-08T10:23:53.591Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0182388b-7c08-42a6-a360-b16daea34b65\">NOw just 10&#8243; splitting the groups of the Col de la Croix de Toutes Aures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T10:22:56+00:00\">2026-06-08T10:22:56.191Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8c320b26-240c-4dc0-8588-3325c2976e9b\">The chasing group are finally starting to close the gap to the leaders with it now dropping to 20&#8243;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T10:21:31+00:00\">2026-06-08T10:21:31.719Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-88022e61-ce25-485c-98fa-aaee0b436fb9\">The leaders start the Col de la Croix de Toutes Aures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T10:19:21+00:00\">2026-06-08T10:19:21.697Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bd70e113-e18d-4990-aa0e-bcc10668194e\">The peloton have well and truly let the riders up the road go. 10 riders are clear split in half with 30&#8243; splitting the two groups of five. The peloton is now at 5&#8217;40&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T10:18:41+00:00\">2026-06-08T10:18:41.113Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-200km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-200km-to-go\"><span>200km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bcc4ea59-d62c-4ad3-b96b-f2fbaa19faa4\">Break:<\/p>\n<p>Anton Charmig (UXM)<br \/>Alex Diaz (CJR)<br \/>Benjamin Thomas (COF)<br \/>Nadav Raisburg (NSN)<br \/>Henri-Fran\u00e7ois Renard-Haquin (TPP)<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-bcc4ea59-d62c-4ad3-b96b-f2fbaa19faa4-2\">Chase +30&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>Baptiste Veistroffer (LOI)<br \/>Jordan Jegat (TEN)<br \/>Raul Garcia Pierna (MOV)<br \/>Clement Braz Afonso (GFC)<br \/>Vlad Van Mechelen (TBV)<\/p>\n<p>Peloton +5&#8217;40&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T10:17:43+00:00\">2026-06-08T10:17:43.346Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f65f4737-a335-4ce3-bf9f-fd682cb3f4d4\">The chasing group of five riders are still at around 30&#8243; from the five man leading group after the first climb.<\/p>\n<p>They have some undulating terrain to tackle and then it is onto the second climb, the 2.8km Col de la Croix de Toutes Aures with an average of 6.1%. It is actually longer than that, the KOM line isn&#8217;t at the top, for some reason.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T10:11:46+00:00\">2026-06-08T10:11:46.141Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-col-de-chatain\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-col-de-chatain\"><span>KOM (Col de Chatain)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-dbc0a2e2-6213-426a-9cff-4cef243e705f\">1. Thomas (COF) 5pts<br \/>2. Charmig (UXM) 3pts<br \/>3. Raisberg (NSN) 2pts<br \/>4. Renard-Haquin (TPP) 1pt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T10:06:25+00:00\">2026-06-08T10:06:25.560Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09a550b6-d1a1-4f5f-a081-9edb52afb6e3\">Jo\u00e3o Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) continues to struggle through the early stages of the race and is out of the back of the peloton again.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-c3d85737-6d8a-4b2d-b4d9-a6c9eeec6bbc\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:5130px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqEH5bb5fJhBGFuQxNfRKJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqEH5bb5fJhBGFuQxNfRKJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqEH5bb5fJhBGFuQxNfRKJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqEH5bb5fJhBGFuQxNfRKJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqEH5bb5fJhBGFuQxNfRKJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqEH5bb5fJhBGFuQxNfRKJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UAE Team Emirates XRG&amp;#039;s Portuguese rider Joao Almeida cycles during the 2nd stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes cycling race (formerly known as the Criterium du Dauphine), 234,3km between Saint-Martin-Le-Vinoux in the French Alps and Le Puy-en-Velay near the Massif Central, on June 8, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqEH5bb5fJhBGFuQxNfRKJ-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqEH5bb5fJhBGFuQxNfRKJ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqEH5bb5fJhBGFuQxNfRKJ-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqEH5bb5fJhBGFuQxNfRKJ-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqEH5bb5fJhBGFuQxNfRKJ-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqEH5bb5fJhBGFuQxNfRKJ-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqEH5bb5fJhBGFuQxNfRKJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wqEH5bb5fJhBGFuQxNfRKJ.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T10:04:44+00:00\">2026-06-08T10:04:44.395Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-counter-attack\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-counter-attack\"><span>Counter attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b36c9851-7533-4e9b-8848-0f22923213c2\">Raul Garcia Pierna (MOV)<br \/>Clement Braz Afonso (GFC)<br \/>Vlad Van Mechelen (TBV)<\/p>\n<p>They quickly bridge to Jegat who has also caught Veistroffer. They are 30&#8243; back on the leaders with the peloton sitting up and are now at 2&#8217;00&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T10:00:38+00:00\">2026-06-08T10:00:38.891Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-210km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-210km-to-go\"><span>210km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-63f323e5-517f-4d8c-ba3f-02e314476caa\">Break:<\/p>\n<p>Anton Charmig (UXM)<br \/>Alex Diaz (CJR)<br \/>Benjamin Thomas (COF)<br \/>Nadav Raisburg (NSN)<br \/>Henri-Fran\u00e7ois Renard-Haquin (TPP)<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-63f323e5-517f-4d8c-ba3f-02e314476caa-2\">Chase +10&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>Baptiste Veistroffer (LOI)<\/p>\n<p>Chase +30&#8243;<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Jegat (TEN)<\/p>\n<p>Peloton +50&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:59:22+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:59:22.284Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0d9c9e0f-e2f3-4c48-9186-cee0c0a166d5\">Veistroffer has been distanced by the break. The big Frenchman has a large frame to haul over these mountains and can&#8217;t quite keep the pace for the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:56:04+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:56:04.968Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-89aa4525-e50f-4903-a75b-839ac0a7ae23\">Jordan Jegat (TotalEnergies)<\/p>\n<p>The Frenchman who finished 10th at last year&#8217;s Tour de France lost a huge amount of time yesterday thanks to a badly timed puncture. But now he can go for stages and he is starting here with this move. He is currently solo at 45&#8243; from the leaders.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-ce5a7a7e-80c0-481e-ac29-74cdec8a8b3f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3532px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.68%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7j6Eq9euxS2JKU8SQhrPi3-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7j6Eq9euxS2JKU8SQhrPi3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7j6Eq9euxS2JKU8SQhrPi3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7j6Eq9euxS2JKU8SQhrPi3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7j6Eq9euxS2JKU8SQhrPi3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7j6Eq9euxS2JKU8SQhrPi3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"LE PUY-EN-VELAY, FRANCE - JUNE 08: Jordan Jegat of France and Team TotalEnergies competes in the chase group during the 78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026, Stage 2 a 146.2km stage from Vizille to Saint-Ismier \/ #UCIWT \/ on June 08, 2026 in Le Puy-en-Velay, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7j6Eq9euxS2JKU8SQhrPi3-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7j6Eq9euxS2JKU8SQhrPi3-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7j6Eq9euxS2JKU8SQhrPi3-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7j6Eq9euxS2JKU8SQhrPi3-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7j6Eq9euxS2JKU8SQhrPi3-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7j6Eq9euxS2JKU8SQhrPi3-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7j6Eq9euxS2JKU8SQhrPi3.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7j6Eq9euxS2JKU8SQhrPi3.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:52:45+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:52:45.640Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-77da84cf-0fc3-47b1-9712-165195161008\">Meanwhile, riders are being dropped from the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>Phil Bauhaus (TBV)<br \/>Roel van Sintmaartensdijk (LOI)<br \/>Matev\u017e Govekar (TBV)<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-77da84cf-0fc3-47b1-9712-165195161008-2\">Among others. While Edoardo Affini (TVL) has a mechanical.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:51:24+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:51:24.969Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a6108a0d-f73f-409a-986c-1f1281ff5fb6\">The chase group has been caught as they head onto the first climb of the day, the 7.9km Col de Chatain which has an average gradient of 5.7%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:48:00+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:48:00.282Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-86d1aa83-4094-4469-99d6-19439f34ad1a\">The break are still pushing hard and have extended their gap on the chasers to 45&#8243; and 1&#8217;02&#8221; to the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-98f30ad7-6e28-414b-bd79-c731bf3f25c9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3117px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mgrnVW2kjY7utXPKnNtEWm-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mgrnVW2kjY7utXPKnNtEWm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mgrnVW2kjY7utXPKnNtEWm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mgrnVW2kjY7utXPKnNtEWm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mgrnVW2kjY7utXPKnNtEWm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mgrnVW2kjY7utXPKnNtEWm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"LE PUY-EN-VELAY, FRANCE - JUNE 08: (L-R) Anthon Charmig of Denmark and Team Uno-X Mobility and Baptiste Veistroffer of France and Team Lotto Intermarche compete in the breakaway during the 78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026, Stage 2 a 146.2km stage from Vizille to Saint-Ismier \/ #UCIWT \/ on June 08, 2026 in Le Puy-en-Velay, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mgrnVW2kjY7utXPKnNtEWm-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mgrnVW2kjY7utXPKnNtEWm-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mgrnVW2kjY7utXPKnNtEWm-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mgrnVW2kjY7utXPKnNtEWm-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mgrnVW2kjY7utXPKnNtEWm-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mgrnVW2kjY7utXPKnNtEWm-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mgrnVW2kjY7utXPKnNtEWm.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mgrnVW2kjY7utXPKnNtEWm.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:43:47+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:43:47.133Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-counter-attack\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-counter-attack\"><span>Counter attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5b23d8e8-d116-4099-ac36-93223371e01d\">Michael Matthews (JAY)<br \/>Martin Svr\u010dek (SOQ)<br \/>Callum Thornley (RBH)<br \/>Gal Glivar (APT)<br \/>Georffrey Bouchard (TEN)<br \/>Matteo Trentin (TUD)<\/p>\n<p>They are at 40&#8243; from the leaders with the peloton a further 15&#8243; behind them.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:40:16+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:40:16.499Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2497a6a9-55c0-4f15-b2d8-fbb5dbcb3e41\">The counter attacks continue but as they fail the pace stalls each time and this has allowed the leading six riders to extend their gap to 35&#8243; on the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:38:50+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:38:50.360Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-eb203010-7cff-40a1-9dc7-a071ad3d61d5\">More attacks come from the peloton as the fight to form the break is, once again, fierce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:38:29+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:38:29.184Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7b5854b9-7de6-468e-a4a1-e19afeac8862\">The most dangerous riders in GC are Charmig, Thomas and Diaz all on 15&#8217;04&#8221; behind Baudin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:37:20+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:37:20.185Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8a6f4a00-5103-4ecd-ab0f-9d3e202188d3\">Anton Charmig (UXM)<br \/>Alex Diaz (CJR)<br \/>Benjamin Thomas (COF)<br \/>Baptiste Veistroffer (LOI)<br \/>Nadav Raisburg (NSN)<br \/>Henri-Fran\u00e7ois Renard-Haquin (TPP)<\/p>\n<p>The six riders go clear and get a small gap of 15&#8243; on the peloton.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:33:59+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:33:59.042Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8367c0c1-a9ab-4aad-a906-d2d330f4b353\">The first attacks come with six riders going clear from the flag drop but they are quickly brough back. Four riders launch over the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:31:31+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:31:31.125Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-234-3km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-234-3km-to-go\"><span>234.3km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-83187024-222d-49da-80ec-06feca043722\">Racing begins on the second stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes with 3685 metres of elevation gain ahead of the riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:30:22+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:30:22.885Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-25b2f90d-5138-4ce9-bdc8-3ec4f02bdd30\">Bryan Coquard (Cofidis) made the time cut yesterday by just NINE seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:30:01+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:30:01.109Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-781a66ce-c7ba-46d8-a1fa-d799702380b2\">There were four DNFs yesterday:<\/p>\n<p>Matthew Riccitello (Decathlon-CMA CGM)<br \/>Brady Gilmore (NSN)<br \/>Rotem Tene (NSN)<br \/>Juan Martinez (Picnic-PostNL)<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-781a66ce-c7ba-46d8-a1fa-d799702380b2-2\">And one rider over the time limit:<\/p>\n<p>Florian Kajamini (XDS-Astana)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:27:52+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:27:52.774Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5445ccd3-01cb-449c-8a39-2ba45f3a5f5e\">Baudin may own all the jerseys, but he can only wear one. He is in yellow. In the white best young riders jersey it is Leo Bisiaux (Decathlon-CMA CGM), in the blue and white polka dot KOM jersey it is Sergio Samitier (Cofidis), and in the green points jersey it is second place Ramses Debruyne (Alpecin-Premier Tech) who was very impressive in yesterday&#8217;s finale.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-81fe6aff-c602-4255-9392-e70d4c1ecd55\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:5779px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.66%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YL2aW8yJ8zJsEjoT8wucun-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YL2aW8yJ8zJsEjoT8wucun-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YL2aW8yJ8zJsEjoT8wucun-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YL2aW8yJ8zJsEjoT8wucun-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YL2aW8yJ8zJsEjoT8wucun-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YL2aW8yJ8zJsEjoT8wucun-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"LE PUY-EN-VELAY, FRANCE - JUNE 08: (L-R) Alex Baudin of France and Team EF Education - EasyPost - Yellow Leader Jersey, Leo Bisiaux of France and Team Decathlon CMA CGM - White Best Young Rider Jersey, Sergio Samitier of Spain and Team Cofidis - Polka dot Mountain Jersey and Ramses Debruyne of Belgium and Team Alpecin-Premier Tech - Green Points Jersey prior to the 78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026, Stage 2 a 146.2km stage from Vizille to Saint-Ismier \/ #UCIWT \/ on June 08, 2026 in Le Puy-en-Velay, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YL2aW8yJ8zJsEjoT8wucun-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YL2aW8yJ8zJsEjoT8wucun-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YL2aW8yJ8zJsEjoT8wucun-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YL2aW8yJ8zJsEjoT8wucun-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YL2aW8yJ8zJsEjoT8wucun-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YL2aW8yJ8zJsEjoT8wucun-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YL2aW8yJ8zJsEjoT8wucun.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YL2aW8yJ8zJsEjoT8wucun.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:13:06+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:13:06.918Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9f2432d6-053b-40a8-89e1-8a26cf3fc204\">Godon thinks that he has a good chance in today&#8217;s stage and describes the day as a Milan-San Remo in Grenoble. Will the French champion make it two French wins in a row? His form this year would suggest it is definitely possible with seven victories across the season so far as well as multiple top placings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2063908331710783831\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 Le champion de France Dorian Godon vous pr\u00e9sente l&#8217;\u00e9tape du jour. Avec une belle intervention de Bruno Armirail. French champion Dorian Godon takes you through today\u2019s stage. With a memorable cameo from Bruno Armirail! \ud83d\ude05#TourAuvergneRhoneAlpes pic.twitter.com\/uzBJKnLr8m<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2063908331710783831\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2063908331710783831\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">June 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:11:24+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:11:24.272Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-neutral-start\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-neutral-start\"><span>Neutral start<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e84417ea-de16-4294-b89f-f4f269f6096a\">The riders have rolled out and are now in the neutral zone. It is an extremely long 11.5km today! Making the stage 245.8km when you add the neutral.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:09:46+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:09:46.879Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5ad76f4a-59bc-4a3b-8b9f-203e2762f7b4\">The lack of bonus seconds meant that Onley could give his all in the final kilometres to make sure they kept the gap without worrying that rivals in the group would take the bonuses on the line. They are all at 32&#8243; from Baudin, aside from Bruno Armirail (Visma-Lease a Bike) who is at 34&#8243;.<\/p>\n<p>The other GC riders are all at 44&#8243; with the biggest losers on the day being J\u00f8rgen Nordhagen (Visma-Lease a Bike) losing 1&#8217;04&#8221;, Carlos Rodr\u00edguez (Netcompany-Ineos) losing 1&#8217;46&#8221; and winner in 2020 Dani Mart\u00ednez (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) who lost 2&#8217;53&#8221;. Jordan Jegat (TotalEnergies) also lost time on his birthday after a very poorly timed puncture meant he lost 12&#8217;44&#8221;.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-492d5fc0-cbc3-43b6-8560-7059bc33cf75\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:5365px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.69%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"SAINT-ISMIER, FRANCE - JUNE 07: (L-R) Luke Plapp of Australia and Team Jayco AlUla, Kevin Vermaerke of United States and UAE Team Emirates - XRG, Leo Bisiaux of France and Team Decathlon CMA CGM and Ramses Debruyne of Belgium and Team Alpecin-Premier Tech sprint at finish line during the 78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026, Stage 1 a 146.2km stage from Vizille to Saint-Ismier \/ #UCIWT \/ on June 07, 2026 in Saint-Ismier, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:05:15+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:05:15.675Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c6e78373-36ef-4a27-a3cb-7e74cb4b4386\">The GC riders were a bit split up in the end as well with the likes of Ben Tulett (Visma-Lease a Bike), Kevin Vauquelin (Netcompany-Ineos) and Oscar Onley (Netcompany-Ineos) being part of a 10 man group that gained 12&#8243; on all the other major GC rivals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:02:31+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:02:31.916Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d6920739-8825-4dbd-bd58-5c1adcd0008b\">After the stage, Baudin was over the moon. &#8220;I cannot describe the feeling right now. I don&#8217;t think I realise it yet; it&#8217;s just amazing to win here and with my family here. One hour from home, it&#8217;s just crazy,&#8221; said Baudin.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I hope I can carry this confidence and shape into the Tour de France in July. Of course, I&#8217;ll want to defend the jersey as long as possible. It&#8217;s not going to be easy tomorrow with this super long stage, but a yellow jersey you have to defend it, so we&#8217;re going to do everything.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-cfe79ad1-d27a-4f06-99f3-f013ead69e57\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:4864px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"SAINT-ISMIER, FRANCE - JUNE 07: Alex Baudin of France and Team EF Education - EasyPost celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026, Stage 1 a 146.2km stage from Vizille to Saint-Ismier \/ #UCIWT \/ on June 07, 2026 in Saint-Ismier, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T09:01:33+00:00\">2026-06-08T09:01:33.109Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c76a91a4-31d8-4516-a4a5-e21347d58c71\">Before we launch further into the stage today, shall we have a look back at the fantastic racing of stage one? And what a stage it was for Alex Baudin (EF Education-EasyPost) who took the stage and all four jerseys in the process. A dream moment for the rider who&#8217;s hometown was just about an hour from yesterday&#8217;s finish.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/criterium-du-dauphine-frenchman-alex-baudin-survives-solo-from-early-breakaway-for-biggest-win-of-his-career-and-yellow-jersey-on-stage-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/criterium-du-dauphine-frenchman-alex-baudin-survives-solo-from-early-breakaway-for-biggest-win-of-his-career-and-yellow-jersey-on-stage-1\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/criterium-du-dauphine-frenchman-alex-baudin-survives-solo-from-early-breakaway-for-biggest-win-of-his-career-and-yellow-jersey-on-stage-1\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9: Frenchman Alex Baudin survives solo from early breakaway for biggest win of his career and yellow jersey on stage 1<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-6fe7cd35-868a-407b-ada9-0069caa73f29\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:4000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:60.00%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2A7qhDL3AK7FGwxDnCM3aG-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2A7qhDL3AK7FGwxDnCM3aG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2A7qhDL3AK7FGwxDnCM3aG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2A7qhDL3AK7FGwxDnCM3aG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2A7qhDL3AK7FGwxDnCM3aG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2A7qhDL3AK7FGwxDnCM3aG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on June 7, 2026 shows EF Education - EasyPost&amp;#039;s French rider Alex Baudin celebrating on the podium (Clockwise from top L) with the sprinter&amp;#039;s green jersey, the overall leader&amp;#039;s yellow jersey, his stage victory, and with the climber&amp;#039;s dotted jersey after winning the 1st stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes cycling race (formerly known as the Criterium du Dauphine), 146,2km between Vizille and Saint-Ismier, in the French Alps. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT \/ AFP)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2A7qhDL3AK7FGwxDnCM3aG-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2A7qhDL3AK7FGwxDnCM3aG-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2A7qhDL3AK7FGwxDnCM3aG-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2A7qhDL3AK7FGwxDnCM3aG-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2A7qhDL3AK7FGwxDnCM3aG-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2A7qhDL3AK7FGwxDnCM3aG-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2A7qhDL3AK7FGwxDnCM3aG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2A7qhDL3AK7FGwxDnCM3aG.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T08:58:33+00:00\">2026-06-08T08:58:33.967Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bdd1c4c9-c742-4bb4-89c7-b36367a7c722\">The neutralised start is in about 10 minutes for the riders. They have completed sign on and team presentations with the usual interviews and will be beginning to go to the start in Saint-Martin-Le-Vinoux.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2063899374590001580\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udc4b Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux \ud83d\ude0e#TourAuvergneRh\u00f4neAlpes pic.twitter.com\/KKzlaBYZFF<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2063899374590001580\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2063899374590001580\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"noopener\">June 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T08:56:49+00:00\">2026-06-08T08:56:49.408Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-903592bd-0a18-477f-a66a-a4d05e2d6a11\">Today&#8217;s stage is the longest of the race by about 30km with the riders taking on a massive 234.3km over very lumpy terrain. If on top form, we would expect to see riders like Wout Van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Dorian Godon (Netcompany-Ineos) to be fighting for the win, but where are their legs at as they build up for the Tour de France?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-8d3812df-b167-41eb-98dd-bcf16f0c62f9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:960px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:67.40%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pugWacFnEmd4BrK8PAeyFd-960-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pugWacFnEmd4BrK8PAeyFd-960-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pugWacFnEmd4BrK8PAeyFd-960-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pugWacFnEmd4BrK8PAeyFd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pugWacFnEmd4BrK8PAeyFd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pugWacFnEmd4BrK8PAeyFd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Profile of stage 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pugWacFnEmd4BrK8PAeyFd-960-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pugWacFnEmd4BrK8PAeyFd-960-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pugWacFnEmd4BrK8PAeyFd-960-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pugWacFnEmd4BrK8PAeyFd-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pugWacFnEmd4BrK8PAeyFd-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pugWacFnEmd4BrK8PAeyFd-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pugWacFnEmd4BrK8PAeyFd.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pugWacFnEmd4BrK8PAeyFd.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: ASO)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-bca0c96d-3851-40c8-87f6-9c199b9a352a\">Bonjour and welcome to live updates of the second stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes, a race formally known as the Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/criterium-du-dauphine-tour-auvergne-rhone-alpes-stage-2-live-longest-stage-of-the-race-takes-on-an-undulating-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Refresh 2026-06-08T10:36:35.480Z Enjoying our live race coverage? 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