Mads Pedersen Triumphs in Tour de France Stage 8 as Cavendish Faces Gear Issues
TL;DR
Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek won stage 8 of the Tour de France, beating Jasper Philipsen in an uphill sprint. Mark Cavendish abandoned the race after crashing and suspectedly breaking his collarbone. The challenging terrain eliminated several top sprinters, allowing Pedersen to take the victory. There were no significant changes in the general classification, with Jonas Vingegaard maintaining the overall lead. The next stage will feature a tough climb to the top of the Puy de Dome.
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