La Vuelta ciclista a España 2006
Stage 8
Ponferrada → Lugo
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 8 of the 2006 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on September 2, 2006, covered 181.6 km from Ponferrada to Lugo. Classified as a hilly stage finishing uphill, favoring puncheurs. The riders faced 2,290 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 45.0 km/h, which was 3.4 km/h faster than the edition average of 41.6 km/h.
Ponferrada → Lugo
Stage 8 | Ponferrada - Lugo
Avg Speed
45.0 km/h
Elevation
2,290 m
Difficulty
77
Win Type
Solo
Won How
0.5 km solo
Solo Distance
0.5 km
Startlist Quality
1,026
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 8 of the 2006 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 8 covered 181.6 km from Ponferrada to Lugo. The total elevation gain was 2,290 meters.
What was the route of Stage 8 in the 2006 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 8 ran from Ponferrada to Lugo, a distance of 181.6 km. It was classified as a hills uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 8 in the 2006 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 8 was 45.0 km/h. The stage profile was classified as hills uphill finish.