Giro d'Italia 2012
Stage 8
Sulmona → Lago Laceno
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 8 of the 2012 Giro d'Italia, held on May 13, 2012, covered 229.0 km from Sulmona to Lago Laceno. Classified as a hilly stage with a flat finish. The riders faced 4,097 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 37.5 km/h, which was 3.3 km/h slower than the edition average of 40.8 km/h. This was the 2nd longest stage of the edition at 229.0 km.
Sulmona → Lago Laceno
Stage 8 | Sulmona - Lago Laceno
Avg Speed
37.5 km/h
Elevation
4,097 m
Difficulty
209
Win Type
Solo
Won How
6.8 km solo
Solo Distance
6.8 km
Startlist Quality
886
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 8 of the 2012 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 8 covered 229.0 km from Sulmona to Lago Laceno. The total elevation gain was 4,097 meters.
What was the route of Stage 8 in the 2012 Giro d'Italia?
Stage 8 ran from Sulmona to Lago Laceno, a distance of 229.0 km. It was classified as a hills flat finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 8 in the 2012 Giro d'Italia?
The average winning speed for Stage 8 was 37.5 km/h. The stage profile was classified as hills flat finish.