Alex Doltaire Wins Stage Eight of the Tour de la Guadeloupe

Alex Doltaire (Vendée U Primo Energia) has claimed victory in stage eight of the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe 2026. The French rider covered the course in 00:24:43.88, triumphing in the number 8 stage of the Caribbean race.The raceDoltaire edged out Kaden Luke Hopkins (Atom 6 Bikes - Cycleur de Luxe - Auto Stroo Team) by just two seconds at the finish line, in a stage that was decided in the finest of margins. Teammate Clement Sanchez completed the podium ten seconds behind the winner, confirming the strength of the Vendée U Primo Energia team on the day.Stage result1. Alex Doltaire (Vendée U Primo Energia) — 00:24:43.882. Kaden Luke Hopkins (Atom 6 Bikes - Cycleur de Luxe - Auto Stroo Team) +0:023. Clement Sanchez (Vendée U Primo Energia) +0:104. Vincent Bodet (Vendée U Primo Energia) +0:185. Owen Cole (—) +0:22General classificationWith this eighth stage, the race is drawing closer to its conclusion. The general classification remains finely balanced ahead of the final act of the competition.ClosingThe race continues tomorrow with a new stage, the last of this Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe 2026, which will determine the final winner of the general classification.