Tour de France 2008
Stage 1 · Alejandro Valverde
Brest → Plumelec
Stage 1 — Alejandro Valverde wins Brest → Plumelec (198 km)
Stage facts
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
Stage at a glance
Stage Winner
Alejandro Valverde
Race Date
5 Jul 2008
Profile
Hills uphill finish
Distance
198 km
Avg Speed
42.9 km/h
Jersey classifications after stage 1
Yellow Jersey
Alejandro Valverde
Green Jersey
Philippe Gilbert
Polka-Dot Jersey
Thomas Voeckler
White Jersey
Riccardo Ricco
Race leadership after stage 1 — Alejandro Valverde
Route & distance
Distance
197.5 km
Start
Brest
Finish
Plumelec
Profile
Hills uphill finish
Date
5 Jul 2008
Pace, climbing & win style
Avg Speed
42.9 km/h
Vert. Climbing
2,324 m
Difficulty Score
51
Startlist Quality
1,520
Win Type
Large group sprint
Stage 1 in the 2008 Tour de France
Edition difficulty profile
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