Vuelta a España 2016 stage 8

1. Vuelta 2016 Stage 8: Lagutin powers to victory at La Camperona, Quintana takes red

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   The 8th stage of the 2016 Vuelta is the first real test for the GC-contenders. Lagutin is the best rider in the early break, while Quintana climbs to the red jersey at the super-steep last kilometres of La Camperona. Despite his injuries, Contador…

2. Vuelta 2016 Route stage 8: Villalpando – La Camperona (Valle de Sabero)

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   Saturday, August 27, 2016 – At 181.5 kilometres, stage 8 in the Vuelta a España takes the riders from Villalpando to La Camperona. A race with two different faces as the first 168 kilometres look extremely peaceful while the 8 kilometres…

3. Vuelta 2016 Favourites stage 8: Punchers to strike at 'Wall of La Camperona'

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   Stage 8 in the Vuelta a España leads to a closing climb in La Camperona. In the last 3 kilometres it's safe to speak of a Wall as the gradients go up to 9.5%. Who are the major contenders to strike at the end of stage 8 in the Vuelta a España?