The sprinters got a second chance; who made it count? | Beyond the Podium (FULL SHOW)

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Tejay Van Garderen and Brent Bookwalter break down Stage 7 of the 2026 Tour de France, where the sprinters took center stage in Bordeaux and Tim Merlier capitalized on his second opportunity of the race to claim victory. After being denied a chance to contest the first sprint finish following a crash on Stage 5, Merlier bounced back in a high-speed finale that delivered one of the fastest finishes of this year’s Tour. Tejay and Brent analyze how the sprint unfolded, what made Merlier’s victory possible, and what the result means for the battle among the Tour’s top sprinters and the fight for the green jersey. They also discuss the key takeaways from the day before wrapping up the show with a preview of Stage 8, which presents another opportunity for the sprinters before the race heads back toward more selective terrain. #NBCSports #Cycling #TourdeFrance » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch Live Sports on Peacock: https://peacocktv.sma

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