2.UWT
Stage 8 · FLAT
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Stage 8
Puçol → Xeraco
Stage 8 is 168km flat from Puçol (Valencian coast) to Xeraco — pure sprinter's day after a mountain-heavy first week. Mediterranean coastal terrain with no significant climbs. Pure bunch sprint expected.
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§ 01 — The Course
What the stage looks like
Stage 8 is 168km flat from Puçol (Valencian coast) to Xeraco — pure sprinter's day after a mountain-heavy first week. Mediterranean coastal terrain with no significant climbs. Pure bunch sprint expected.
§ 02 — Key Climbs
Where the stage is decided
22km to go
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Puerto de Barx
§ 03 — Storylines
What to follow
- First true sprint stage of the race: flat Valencian coast.
- Pure sprinter target: top WT sprinters chase the green jersey here.
- Crosswind risk: open coastal sections produce occasional echelons.
§ 04 — Viewing Notes
When to tune in
Pure bunch sprint expected. Watch crosswind risk in the middle section before the closing flat run-in.