Jonathan Milan ends Italy’s Tour stage-win drought | Tour de France 2025 Stage 8 | THEMOVE

Jul 12, 2025

This discussion highlights Jonathan Milan’s thrilling first Tour de France stage win, ending Italy’s drought. The team analyzes what this victory means for his Green Jersey aspirations and examines Wout van Aert's strong performance, hinting at team dynamics. They question Quinn Simmons' aggressive pacing strategy and explore the implications of sponsorships and potential rider transfers, particularly regarding Remco Evenepoel. The crew also reflects on cycling team culture and the intricacies of racing, infusing humor and insightful anecdotes into their analysis.

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Jonathan Milan's Historic Win

Jonathan Milan secured the first Italian stage win in the Tour de France since 2019.
He impressively won despite losing his leadout in the final chaotic meters of the sprint.

INSIGHT

Jonathan Milan's Solo Sprint Masterclass Ends Italy's 6-Year Tour de France Drought

Jonathan Milan shocked the peloton by winning his first Tour de France stage with an impressive solo sprint, despite losing his Lidl-Trek leadout in the chaotic final meters.

He powered through the last kilometers almost entirely on his own, showcasing phenomenal strength and sprinting prowess, delivering 2,000 watts peak power while sprinting with his head high.

Milan's unique sprint style and endurance allow him to "lead himself out," a rarity for sprinters, making him a major contender for the Green Jersey.

This victory marked the first Italian stage win at the Tour since 2019, ending a six-year drought for Italy.

The Lidl-Trek team's tactics concerning American national champion Quinn Simmons, who is used more as a pace-setter than a sprinter, highlighted contrasting team strategies.

INSIGHT

Quinn Simmons’ Energy Misuse

Quinn Simmons is constantly used pacing for Lidl-Trek early in races, seemingly wasting his energy.
This strategy may be undermining his chances to contest stage wins like his potential deserves.

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Lance, George, Sir Bradley Wiggins, and Spencer Martin (aka the Professor) go through Jonathan Milan’s impressive sprint to win his first career Tour de France stage, despite losing his Lidl-Trek leadout in the chaotic final few hundred meters. The crew breaks down what the win means for Milan’s Green Jersey chances, what Wout van Aert’s surprising ride to second place tells us about Visma–Lease a Bike’s potential team strength in the third week of this Tour, and questions why Quinn Simmons’ Lidl-Trek team has him pacing on the front from the start of each stage instead of looking to contest stage wins. Before they go, they touch on the rumors of Remco Evenepoel’s transfer to Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe this coming off-season, discuss why TotalEnergies is allowed to have two teams in the same race, and take a few listener questions.

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