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Vuelta a España 2015 stage 8

Vuelta 2015 stage 8: Jasper Stuyven thunders to the win

Vuelta 2015 stage 8: Jasper Stuyven thunders to the win

Totalling 180 kilometres, the first 120 kilometres in stage 8 are mostly downhill. Then a flat section with two times the same hill awaits the riders, but eventually the fast men battle it out. No Degenkolb (dropped), no Sagan (crash), no Bouhanni (crashet out), but it is the young Belgian Jasper Stuyven powering to the win.

Vuelta 2015 Route stage 8: Puebla de Don Fadrique – Murcia

Saturday, August 29, 2015 - Sprinters who can digest hills will be eyeing up stage 8, leadfing in 182.5 kilometres from Puebla de Don Fadrique to Murcia. The finale offers a double climb up Alto de la Cresta del Gallo, the last time with 17 kilometres left.

Vuelta 2015 Favourites stage 8: Strong sprinters or escapees?

Vuelta 2015 Favourites stage 8: Strong sprinters or escapees?

The first 100 kilometres of the 186.6 kilometres stage are mainly going down, while the latter part is flat with two climbs up Alto de la Cresta del Gallo. A parcours that will fancy both escapees and sprinters with a good climb. Who are the major contenders for the stage win?

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