If you thought Stage 4 was too slow, you will have loved today's Stage 8. For such a long stage, it's hard to imagine how elite cyclists were able to sustain the speeds they achieved today. Mads Pedersen won the final sprint and took the stage win.
Pedersen is on the left with the red helmet. He just kept Jasper Philipsen from winning his fourth stage this year.
I knew our prediction was in the loo after seeing today's speeds.
- Stage 08: 4h 12' 26" (actual), 4h 37' 16" (prediction), 24' 50" slow (9.84% error)
We have a stage like this every year. All I can do is tip my cap to the jaw-dropping feats of the best athletes on Earth. Check out the winner's average speed.
- Stage 08: 13.25 m/s (47.70 kph or 29.64 mph)
Even the announcers were commenting on how quickly the stage ended. I hate our prediction, but it was great witnessing those speeds!
Tomorrow's ninth stage begins in the commune of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat and ends near the top of the volcano Puy de Dôme. The 182.4-km (113.3-mi) mountain stage has riders heading due east until they reach the hors catégorie climb at the finish. Our prediction is below.
- Stage 09: 4h 25' 28" (prediction)
I hope my model is back on track tomorrow!
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