Effectually, strong winds are the only thing that could thwart a bunch sprint from happening. Or a crash. But let’s hope everyone stays on his bike and we’ll see a compelling sprint finish.
Philipsen won two sprints until now, Jakobsen took the other one.
Favourites 8th stage 2021 Vuelta a España
*** Fabio Jakobsen, Jasper Philipsen
** Michael Matthews, Alberto Dainese, Arnaud Démare
* Sebastián Molano, Jordi Meeus, Riccardo Minali, Piet Allegaert
Another interesting read: route 8th stage of the 2021 Vuelta.
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