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2025-08-30T14:30:22.318Z
It’s come down some more, to 2:40. Lidl-Trek are now heavily involved in the chase along with Alpecin, having not been present at the front of the peloton during the first half of the stage.
60KM TO GO
2025-08-30T14:25:54.043Z
The gap’s dipped to below 3 minutes for the first time in a while. The peloton are just beginning to wind up this chase.
2025-08-30T14:24:26.511Z
Jonas Vingegaard is being as well looked after as ever by his Visma-Lease a Bike line-up in the peloton today. After a subdued day yesterday, Vingegaard explained that the team’s plan is to wait until the second and third weeks to really make a move in the GC race.
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2025-08-30T14:17:36.203Z
The gap’s hovering at around the same time, at 3:15.
70KM TO GO
2025-08-30T14:15:45.633Z
Wilco Kelderman is at the team car collecting bidons for his Visma teammates. It’s hot work out there in the sunny weather.
2025-08-30T14:14:03.515Z
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2025-08-30T14:04:42.980Z
The gap’s come down a bit again, to 3:20. The peloton aren’t exactly flying along, with the pace slow enough for some riders to chat to each other.
80KM TO GO
2025-08-30T14:02:05.679Z
Torstein Træen has had a stress-free day in red today. His Bahrain team hasn’t been obliged to control the race, with the sprinters’ teams doing the donkey work instead.
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2025-08-30T13:53:57.684Z
Lidl-Trek have put Ghebreigzabhier to work at the front of the peloton. Up until now the only team that have assisted Alpecin is Ethan Vernon’s IPT – that indicates that Pedersen fancies his chances today.
2025-08-30T13:51:11.563Z
The gap’s gone up to over four minutes, which is pretty much the highest it’s been all day. The break are giving it a good go, despite having the odds stacked against them.
90KM TO GO
2025-08-30T13:48:57.608Z
The riders are back on exposed roads again since leaving the town of Huesca, although the wind’s coming at a not quite so direct an angle this time.
2025-08-30T13:44:43.926Z
This might not be a day for any GC action, but there’s been plenty to talk about over the course of the last two days. For some in depth analysis, check out our piece from yesterday.
2025-08-30T13:40:47.807Z
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2025-08-30T13:36:40.526Z
As they travel through Huesca, the break’s lead is 3:30. This is going to be a long day in the saddle for the break in these conditions, and they still have 100km to ride.
100KM TO GO
2025-08-30T13:34:28.485Z
The riders are out of the more exposed section and are enjoying the shelter of the town of Huesca.
2025-08-30T13:31:05.940Z
This could have all been so much exciting had this wind blown from another direction.
2025-08-30T13:28:47.251Z
This is what the peloton looks like at the moment, all stretched out as they batte against the wind.
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2025-08-30T13:22:47.323Z
3:10 is the gap, the peloton having the advantage in these conditions.
110KM TO GO
2025-08-30T13:19:55.793Z
The difficulty is reflected in how solely they’re going – the race is behind even the slowest predicted time.
2025-08-30T13:18:07.878Z
Though there are no crosswinds, the wind is still having its effect on these exposed roads. The peloton are all strung out in a line, and it’s visibly a bit of a slog riding into this headwind.
2025-08-30T13:08:37.700Z
It’s a difficult day out there for the break, too, as they’re spending much of it riding into a headwind.
2025-08-30T13:06:19.074Z
The break’s lead has reduced a little, the peloton making it very clear they won’t be allowed to make it to the finish. The gap’s now at 3:20.
120KM TO GO
2025-08-30T13:03:54.405Z
Here were the riders passing through the city of Barbastro – where breakaway man Sergio Samitier is from.
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2025-08-30T12:59:27.030Z
While the lack of a sprinter on their roster makes it very unlikely they’ll continue this run, yesterday Juan Ayuso made it three wins in three days. They aren’t exactly riding as a unified unit all rallied behind the goal of winning the red jersey, with Ayuso, Vine and Almeida all pursuing their own goals, but it’s certainly bringing them success in terms of stage wins.
2025-08-30T12:55:26.969Z
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2025-08-30T12:48:29.532Z
The peloton haven’t allowed the trio any more of a gap, and are keeping them contained at 3:45.
130KM TO GO
2025-08-30T12:47:47.851Z
As for Joan Bou and José Luis Faura, their presence makes sure that Spanish wildcard teams Caja Rural – Seguros RGA and Burgos Burpellet BH are represented in the day’s break.
2025-08-30T12:45:51.391Z
Samitier’s name was being chanted on the roadside yesterday by his fan club in attendance, as the race passed through his neck of the woods. He’s clearly felt inspired enough today to get up the road into the day’s break.
2025-08-30T12:40:54.053Z
The three riders in the day’s break – Sergio Samitier, José Luis Faura and Joan Bou.
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2025-08-30T12:33:12.262Z
Just as it looks, it is a warm one out there today, with the temperature at 27 degrees.
2025-08-30T12:32:01.977Z
Blue skies are smiling on the peloton; good news for the riders, bad news for spectators hoping crosswinds could burst the stage into life.
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2025-08-30T12:28:07.358Z
The gap continues to grow. It’s now up to 4 minutes.
2025-08-30T12:24:46.261Z
The riders are currently going up a slight rise in the road, in one of many undulations that characterise the first half of the stage. It might not have been enough to encourage more attackers to get into the break, but could still wear the legs down ahead of the expected bunch sprint.
2025-08-30T12:22:09.485Z
Alpecin-Dececuninck have already embraced their role as stage favourites by taking control and leading the peloton.
2025-08-30T12:18:09.503Z
The break’s been allowed a lead of 3:45.
150KM TO GO
2025-08-30T12:13:18.834Z
One of the factors that could make this more than a straightforward sprinter stage are echelons. But there were blue skies at the start, and no sign of any strong winds disrupting things yet.
2025-08-30T12:08:57.548Z
The peloton has sat up and allowed the trio over two minutes. We have our break of the day.
2025-08-30T12:05:57.523Z
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2025-08-30T12:03:47.970Z
So much for a battle to get into the break. This trio’s gap is at 1:20 now, which is likely already to be too much for anyone to bridge up to unless a team takes it up at the front of the peloton to try to bring them closer.
2025-08-30T12:01:41.025Z
That’s gone up to 50 seconds now. The peloton seems happy to let this one go, and no new attacks are being made.
160KM TO GO
2025-08-30T12:00:50.896Z
This might be the break of the day already – they’ve been allowed a lead of 30 seconds by the peloton.
2025-08-30T12:00:05.992Z
The 3 riders who are first to try are John Bou, José Luis Faura and Sergio Samitier.
2025-08-30T11:59:14.643Z
It’ll be interesting to see how much enthusiasm there is among attackers to get into the break today. The parcours certainly looks like a simple sprinters’ day, but there are a few complicating factors that might encourage some to get into the break.
2025-08-30T11:57:14.822Z
Three riders are trying to get away.
2025-08-30T11:56:12.856Z
And they’re off!
OFFICIAL START
2025-08-30T11:50:39.857Z
The riders have just a little left of the neutraised section before the flag will wave.
2025-08-30T11:50:01.357Z
Every rider who finished yesterday has started today, with no overnight abandons to report. That’s good news, given how some have been forced out with illness in recent days.
2025-08-30T11:47:53.990Z
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2025-08-30T11:45:27.567Z
Given the way he sprinted to defeat Philipsen four days ago, Ben Turner must also be counted among the favourites for the win today. The Brit is a new man this year, and is still finding out just what he’s capable of as a bunch sprinter.
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2025-08-30T11:41:10.799Z
The favourite for the stage is Jasper Philipsen. The Belgian already has a win to his name from the race’s opening stage, and would have had another had Ben Turner not surprised him at the finish line in Voiron. He’s the fastest name on paper in the Vuelta peloton, and will be hungry for more success having not won as much in 2025 as he’s grown used to.
2025-08-30T11:36:44.159Z
We’re five minutes away from the neutralised start, which will depart from Monzón, against the backdrop of that town’s medieval castle.
2025-08-30T11:33:24.412Z
One of the men to watch today – as he is almost every day he races – is Mads Pedersen. Despite leading the points classification, with an increased lead after getting into yesterday’s break, Pedersen is still without a stage win at this Vuelta. He hasn’t quite been up to speed in the pure sprints so far, however, and might also be tired after his efforts in the mountains yesterday.
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2025-08-30T11:21:05.968Z
Sign on
The riders are signing on right now in Monzón Templario, which you can actually live stream if you want.
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2025-08-30T11:17:05.191Z
The main rider looking for a win today will be Jasper Philipsen.
2025-08-30T11:13:43.857Z
Want to read something before the action starts?
This story is the one that’s kicked off overnight – unsurprisingly.
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2025-08-30T11:11:07.990Z
45 minutes to go
The route profile today (Image credit: Lavuelta.es)
2025-08-11T17:07:18.006Z
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to Cyclingnews’ coverage of stage 8 of the Vuelta a España.