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Vuelta 2017 stage 8

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

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 Contador is the only rider who matches the red jersey.

Vuelta 2017 stage 8: Route maps, height profiles, and more

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Vuelta 2017: Map with stages - source: lavuelta.com

Vuelta 2017: Map and schema with stages

Route and profile 8th stage

Profile 8th stage

Vuelta 2017: Details start 8th stage - source: lavuelta.com

Details start 8th stage

Vuelta 2017 stage 8: Details Alto Xorret de Catí - source: lavuelta.com

Details Alto Xorret de Catí

Vuelta 2017: Final kilometres 8th stage - source: lavuelta.com

Final kilometres 8th stage

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Details finish 8th stage

Vuelta 2017 stage 8: Scheduled times - source: lavuelta.com

Scheduled times 8th stage

Vuelta 2017: Route 8th stage - source: lavuelta.com

Route 8th stage

Route and profile final 57 km.

Vuelta 2017 stage 8: Hellín and Xorret Del Cati at Google Maps

Hellín and Xorret Del Cati at Google Maps

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Vuelta 2017 Route stage 8: Hellín – Xorret Del Catí

Vuelta 2017 Route stage 8: Hellín – Xorret Del Catí

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 up to 18% the riders plunge down a short and sharp descent to the slightly sloping last kilometre.

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

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

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 major contenders to win the race?

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