La Vuelta ciclista a España 1999
Stage 8
Salamanca → León
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 8 of the 1999 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on September 11, 1999, covered 217.0 km from Salamanca to León. The riders faced 564 meters of total elevation gain, one of the flattest stages in the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 46.6 km/h, which was 5.7 km/h faster than the edition average of 40.9 km/h, ranking as the 3rd fastest stage of the race. This was the 3rd longest stage of the edition at 217.0 km.
Salamanca → León
Stage 7 | Salamanca - León
Avg Speed
46.6 km/h
Elevation
564 m
Difficulty
1
Win Type
Large group sprint
Won How
Sprint of large group
Startlist Quality
1,342
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
Las Rozas → Salamanca
185 km
Béjar → Ciudad Rodrigo
160 km
Salamanca → Salamanca
46 km
León → Alto de l'Angliru
176 km
Gijón → Los Corrales de Buelna
186 km
Zaragoza → Zaragoza
183 km
Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 8 of the 1999 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 8 covered 217.0 km from Salamanca to León. The total elevation gain was 564 meters.
What was the route of Stage 8 in the 1999 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 8 ran from Salamanca to León, a distance of 217.0 km.
What was the average speed of Stage 8 in the 1999 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 8 was 46.6 km/h.