Mathieu van der Poel just delivered the wildest finish of this Tour | Beyond the Podium (FULL SHOW)

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Tejay Van Garderen and Brent Bookwalter break down Stage 9 of the 2026 Tour de France, where a shortened route due to extreme heat and weather conditions produced one of the most unpredictable and exciting finishes of the race. A powerful breakaway fought to stay clear all the way to the line, while the charging peloton closed to within just six seconds in a dramatic chase that came down to the final moments. Tejay and Brent analyze how the breakaway managed to survive, Mathieu van der Poel’s powerful performance, and the tactics behind a thrilling finale. They also discuss the impact of the stage on the battle for the green jersey before looking ahead to Stage 10, which awaits the riders after the Tour’s first rest day. #NBCSports #TourDeFrance #Cycling » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch Live Sports on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful stud

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