La Vuelta ciclista a España 2009
Stage 8
Alzira → Alto de Aitana
Stage Profile & Data
Stage 8 of the 2009 La Vuelta ciclista a España, held on September 6, 2009, covered 204.7 km from Alzira to Alto de Aitana. Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 5,017 meters of total elevation gain, making it the 3rd hardest stage of the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 33.7 km/h, which was 5.9 km/h slower than the edition average of 39.5 km/h. This was the 2nd longest stage of the edition at 204.7 km.
Alzira → Alto de Aitana
Stage 8 | Alzira - Alto de Aitana
Avg Speed
33.7 km/h
Elevation
5,017 m
Difficulty
320
Win Type
Solo
Won How
0.7 km solo
Solo Distance
0.7 km
Startlist Quality
1,220
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long was Stage 8 of the 2009 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 8 covered 204.7 km from Alzira to Alto de Aitana. The total elevation gain was 5,017 meters.
What was the route of Stage 8 in the 2009 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
Stage 8 ran from Alzira to Alto de Aitana, a distance of 204.7 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 8 in the 2009 La Vuelta ciclista a España?
The average winning speed for Stage 8 was 33.7 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.