La Vuelta ciclista a España 1972
Stage 8
El Saler → El Saler
Stage Data
Stage 8 of the 1972 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on May 3, 1972, covered 6.5 km from El Saler to El Saler. The stage was completed at an average speed of 48.0 km/h, which was 8.1 km/h faster than the edition average of 39.9 km/h, ranking as the 2nd fastest stage of the race. At 6.5 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was a team time trial, where entire teams raced together.
El Saler → El Saler
Stage 6b (TTT) | El Saler - El Saler
Avg Speed
48.0 km/h
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
659
Nearby Stages
Almería → Dehesa de Campoamor
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Gandía → El Saler
120 km
Valencia → Vinaroz
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Vinaroz → Tarragona
189 km
Tarragona → Barcelona
118 km
Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 8 of the 1972 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 8 covered 6.5 km from El Saler to El Saler.
What was the route of Stage 8 in the 1972 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 8 ran from El Saler to El Saler, a distance of 6.5 km.
What was the average speed of Stage 8 in the 1972 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 8 was 48.0 km/h.