Tour de France 2011
Stage 8
Aigurande → Super-Besse Sancy
Race Report
Stage 8 of the 2011 Tour de France, held on July 9, 2011, covered 190.0 km from Aigurande to Super-Besse Sancy. Rui Costa won the stage via solo after a 5.6 km solo attack. Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 3,019 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 41.2 km/h.
Aigurande → Super-Besse Sancy
Stage 8 | Aigurande - SuperBesse
Stage Winner
Rui Costa
Yellow Jersey
Thor Hushovd
Avg Speed
41.2 km/h
Elevation
3,019 m
Difficulty
130
Win Type
Solo
Won How
5.6 km solo
Solo Distance
5.6 km
Startlist Quality
1,713
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Thor Hushovd
Green Jersey
Philippe Gilbert
Polka-Dot Jersey
Tejay Van Garderen
White Jersey
Robert Gesink
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 8 of the 2011 Tour de France?
Rui Costa won Stage 8 of the 2011 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 8 of the 2011 Tour de France?
Stage 8 covered 190.0 km from Aigurande to Super-Besse Sancy. The total elevation gain was 3,019 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 8 of the 2011 Tour de France?
Thor Hushovd wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 8 of the 2011 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 8 in the 2011 Tour de France?
Stage 8 ran from Aigurande to Super-Besse Sancy, a distance of 190.0 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 8 in the 2011 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 8 was 41.2 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.