Tour de France 1985
Stage 8
Sarrebourg → Strasbourg
Race Report
Stage 8 of the 1985 Tour de France, held on July 5, 1985, covered 217.0 km from Sarrebourg to Strasbourg. Bernard Hinault won the stage via solo after a 2.5 km solo attack. Classified as a hilly stage with a flat finish. The riders faced 2,341 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 36.7 km/h.
Sarrebourg → Strasbourg
Stage 7 | Reims - Nancy
Stage Winner
Bernard Hinault
Yellow Jersey
Bernard Hinault
Avg Speed
36.7 km/h
Elevation
2,341 m
Difficulty
81
Win Type
Solo
Won How
2.5 km solo
Solo Distance
2.5 km
Startlist Quality
1,470
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Bernard Hinault
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 8 of the 1985 Tour de France?
Bernard Hinault won Stage 8 of the 1985 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 8 of the 1985 Tour de France?
Stage 8 covered 217.0 km from Sarrebourg to Strasbourg. The total elevation gain was 2,341 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 8 of the 1985 Tour de France?
Bernard Hinault wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 8 of the 1985 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 8 in the 1985 Tour de France?
Stage 8 ran from Sarrebourg to Strasbourg, a distance of 217.0 km. It was classified as a hills flat finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 8 in the 1985 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 8 was 36.7 km/h. The stage profile was classified as hills flat finish.