Tour de France 2008
Stage 1
Brest → Plumelec
Race Report
Stage 1 of the 2008 Tour de France, held on July 5, 2008, covered 197.5 km from Brest to Plumelec. Alejandro Valverde won the stage via large group sprint. Classified as a hilly stage finishing uphill, favoring puncheurs. The riders faced 2,324 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 42.9 km/h.
Brest → Plumelec
Stage 1 | Brest - Plumelec
Stage Winner
Alejandro Valverde
Yellow Jersey
Alejandro Valverde
Avg Speed
42.9 km/h
Elevation
2,324 m
Difficulty
51
Win Type
Large group sprint
Won How
Sprint of large group
Startlist Quality
1,520
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Alejandro Valverde
Green Jersey
Philippe Gilbert
Polka-Dot Jersey
Thomas Voeckler
White Jersey
Riccardo Ricco
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 1 of the 2008 Tour de France?
Alejandro Valverde won Stage 1 of the 2008 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 1 of the 2008 Tour de France?
Stage 1 covered 197.5 km from Brest to Plumelec. The total elevation gain was 2,324 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 1 of the 2008 Tour de France?
Alejandro Valverde wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 1 of the 2008 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 2008 Tour de France?
Stage 1 ran from Brest to Plumelec, a distance of 197.5 km. It was classified as a hills uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 2008 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 42.9 km/h. The stage profile was classified as hills uphill finish.