Lilian Calmejane of France claimed the biggest win of his career ©Getty Images

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The eighth stage saw the riders make the 187.5 kilometres trek from Dole to Station de Rousses ©Getty Images
The eighth stage saw the riders make the 187.5 kilometres trek from Dole to Station de Rousses ©Getty Images
There were numerous attacks and breakaways during stage eight ©Getty Images
There were numerous attacks and breakaways during stage eight ©Getty Images
Supporters lined the route with flags and banners ©Getty Images
Supporters lined the route with flags and banners ©Getty Images
Chris Froome was ably supported by his Team Sky team-mates as he retained the yellow jersey ©Getty Images
Chris Froome was ably supported by his Team Sky team-mates as he retained the yellow jersey ©Getty Images
The defending champion survived a mistake 45km from the finish to keep hold of his overall classification lead ©Getty Images
The defending champion survived a mistake 45km from the finish to keep hold of his overall classification lead ©Getty Images
Geraint Thomas also made an error and now trails Chris Froome by 12 seconds ©Getty Images
Geraint Thomas also made an error and now trails Chris Froome by 12 seconds ©Getty Images
Robert Gesink closed the gap on Lilian Galmejane late on after the Frenchman suffered an ill-timed bout of cramp ©Getty Images
Robert Gesink closed the gap on Lilian Galmejane late on after the Frenchman suffered an ill-timed bout of cramp ©Getty Images
Lilian Calmejane held on despite injury to secure an impressive victory ©Getty Images
Lilian Calmejane held on despite injury to secure an impressive victory ©Getty Images


The French rider proved too strong for the rest of the field with a late breakaway ©Getty Images
The French rider proved too strong for the rest of the field with a late breakaway ©Getty Images