Vuelta 2017 stage 8

1. Vuelta 2017: Alaphilippe wins after steep last climb, Froome cements lead

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   The 8th stage of La Vuelta travels to a demanding finale: steep last climb, short drops, false flat to the line. Julian Alaphilippe powers to victory ahead of Jan Polanc and Rafal Majka, while Chris Froome puts time into his opponents. Alberto…

2. Vuelta 2017 Route stage 8: Hellín - Xorret Del Catí

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   Saturday, 26 August 2017 - In stage 8 of the Vuelta a España the riders travel from Hellín to Xorret del Catí. The route amounts to 199.5 kilometres, while the finish is challenging. Following a punchy 5 kilometres climb with steepest ramps of…

3. Vuelta 2017 Favourites stage 8: Strong descenders after punchy last climb

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   Stage 8 in the Vuelta is tailor made for strong punchers with good descending skills. The race runs to the Xorret del Catí, which is a double digit climb of 5 kilometres that continues onto a sharp and short drop to the finish line. Who are the…