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Vuelta a España 2014 stage 8

Vuelta 2014: Bouhanni outsprints Matthews in crosswinds marked finale

Vuelta 2014: Bouhanni outsprints Matthews in crosswinds marked finale

Saturday, August 30 - Stage 8 opens in Baeza after 207 kilometres in the saddle the finish line is drawn in Albacete. The finale is marked by crosswinds in the valley near Albacete, making for compelling racing but no real damage is done. All sprinters are on board in the streets of Albacete and Nacer Bouhanni outsprints Matthews, Sagan and Degenkolb.

Vuelta 2014 Route stage 8: Baeza – Albacete

Vuelta 2014 Route stage 8: Baeza – Albacete

Saturday, August 30 – The 2014 Vuelta’s 8th stage is a flat one with some negligible bumps. In 207.0 kilometers riders head from Baeza to Albacete for a – more than likely - bunch sprint.

Vuelta 2014: Favourites stage 8 – A sprinter’s dream

Vuelta 2014: Favourites stage 8 – A sprinter’s dream

No categorized climb in stage 9 and a 100% flat finale. The sprinters may wonder: are we really in La Vuelta? Yes, gentlemen, you are - grab the opportunity!

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