Vuelta 2021 stage 8

1. Vuelta 2021: Sprint victory Jakobsen, Roglic retains red

   Door Harmen Lustig

   The 8th stage of La Vuelta sees Fabio Jakobsen sprint to a commanding victory, while Primoz Roglic stays in the overall race lead.

2. Vuelta 2021: Jakobsen takes back green jersey

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Fabio Jakobsen sprints to victory in La Manga del Mar Menor to take back the green jersey. Jasper Philipsen and Alberto Dainese finish in second and in third.

3. Vuelta 2021 Route stage 8: Santa Pola - La Manga del Mar Menor

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Saturday 21 August - At 173.7 kilometres, the 8th stage on La Vuelta is mainly played out on the Costa Cálida - or, 'hot coast' -, east of Murcia. The route between Santa Pola and La Manga del Mar Menor is predominantly flat.

4. Vuelta 2021 Favourites stage 8: Sprint on Mediterranean coast

   Door Harmen Lustig

   The route of the 8th stage is tailor-made for a bunch sprint. Some minor climbs after 100 kilometres before the last 40 kilometres are as good as flat.