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2025-08-30T16:13:11.680Z<\/p>\n
Above all, today was all about Jasper Philipsen, for a rare stage at this Vuelta for the sprinters.<\/p>\n
That was their last chance for a while, as tomorrow the terrain heads back into more climber-friendly territory with an uphill finish. There will be a big battle for the stage, and possibly some GC action too – be sure to join us again tomorrow where we\u2019ll bring you all the action.<\/p>\n
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2025-08-30T16:10:28.412Z<\/p>\n
Torstein Tr\u00e6en finished safely in the bunch to defend the red jersey, and has just one more day to surrive before he can take it into a rest day.<\/p>\n
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2025-08-30T16:05:25.940Z<\/p>\n
“We won, so we cannot complain,” Philipsen says in his post-race interview, achieved despite having been boxed in at points. “<\/p>\n
We lost my teammate, I think he did an incredible lead-out again but he was not there, and I tried to communicate, but it’s difficult in the last kilometre, and I had to find my way, take a bit of extra wind, and really come late because my legs were concrete. But I just managed to win, so I’m really happy, and the effort of the team has not been for nothing.”<\/p>\n
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2025-08-30T15:59:58.934Z<\/p>\n
The work done by Jayco-AlUla in the final kilometres helped their sprinter Anders Foldager take 5th in the finale. But Picnic-PostNL\u2019s work was in vain, as Casper van Uden was unable to get into the mix.<\/p>\n
2025-08-30T15:58:22.792Z<\/p>\n
Ben Turner wasn\u2019t able to produce the same power as he did on the more draggy finish four days ago for his win, this time finishing down in tenth.<\/p>\n
2025-08-30T15:56:00.272Z<\/p>\n
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2025-08-30T15:54:42.322Z<\/p>\n
The result means that both Vernon and Philipsen close the gap on Pedersen in the points classification:<\/p>\n
1 Pedersen 117<\/p>\n
2 Vernon 108<\/p>\n
3 Philipsen 105<\/p>\n
4 Ciccone 75<\/p>\n
5 Vingegaard 70<\/p>\n
2025-08-30T15:52:23.339Z<\/p>\n
Mads Pedersen had the prime real estate of Philipsen\u2019s wheel in the final, but did not have the speed to follow him when he wound up his sprint. The Dane surfed other wheels, but finished down in eleventh.<\/p>\n
2025-08-30T15:51:02.890Z<\/p>\n
Ethan Vernon sealed third place, building upon his second place on the opening stage and fourth on stage eight. After Philipsen, he\u2019s looked like the best sprinter at this race.<\/p>\n
2025-08-30T15:49:39.985Z<\/p>\n
Following his fourth place on the opening stage, that was an even more impressive sprint from Viviani, who is rolling back the years with his rides at this Vuelta. He came agonisingly close to what would have been a first Grand Tour win for over 6 years.<\/p>\n
2025-08-30T15:45:51.530Z<\/p>\n
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2025-08-30T15:44:20.714Z<\/p>\n
It was a messy sprint, with no team managing a lead out quick enough to string them out across the road, but the fastest man in the field still managed to manoeuvre his way through.<\/p>\n
2025-08-30T15:42:22.829Z<\/p>\n
Philipsen had the squeeze through the barrier to find room to pass Viviani, but just about managed to find enough room to do so.<\/p>\n
2025-08-30T15:40:55.306Z<\/p>\n
That was a great lead out from Lotto, and it looked like Viviani might take the win, but Philipsen was simply too quick for him.<\/p>\n
2025-08-30T15:39:51.348Z<\/p>\n
Philipsen pips Viviani at the line!<\/p>\n
PHILIPSEN WINS<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:39:30.981Z<\/p>\n But here comes Alpecin…<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:39:18.546Z<\/p>\n Lotto has a train of 2 or 3 riders for Viviani.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:39:04.784Z<\/p>\n A Lotto rider leads the peloton as they go under the banner.<\/p>\n 1KM TO GO<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:38:44.981Z<\/p>\n Lotto and Intermarchy lead as they near the final kilometre.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:38:12.441Z<\/p>\n 2km to go, and it’s hotly contested with lots of teams involved.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:37:54.165Z<\/p>\n IPT are emerging through the middle of the bunch. Alpecin are a little further behind.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:36:57.991Z<\/p>\n Intermarchy now also emerge at the front, with 3km to go.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:36:05.925Z<\/p>\n Lotto show their faces for the first time at the front, working for Viviani.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:35:05.944Z<\/p>\n Visma and the other GC teams might fade now, as they’re into the 5km where no time gaps will be condeded in the event of a crash.<\/p>\n 5KM TO GO<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:34:21.885Z<\/p>\n Visma\u2019s train of riders are at the very front now.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:33:27.468Z<\/p>\n Jayco-AlUla and Picnic PostNL are among the teams trying to take control, while Visma-Lease a Bike still have a long line of riders right towards the front.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:32:16.763Z<\/p>\n The bunch is all spread across the road, with no one team taking control.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:29:54.352Z<\/p>\n There were no attacks on that uphill. The pace is too ferociously fast for that.<\/p>\n 10KM TO GO<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:29:13.583Z<\/p>\n That suggests Ayuso is eager to lose more time, to give himself more leeway to get into the break on stages to come.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:28:38.818Z<\/p>\n No action out the front, but there is at the back – Juan Ayuso has been dropped.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:28:15.096Z<\/p>\n The riders are on a small drag uphill. There’s a gradient here for an attack is anyone’s feeling fresh and strong.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:27:40.052Z<\/p>\n A third abandon of the day – George Bennett. He was the IPT rider who assisted with the chase in the peloton today.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:26:52.875Z<\/p>\n These technical roads are prompting the GC riders to keep their men rights at the front, with Visma-Lease a Bike joining Alpecin at the front.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:26:02.241Z<\/p>\n These roads are quite technical, as they work there way through the outskirts of Zaragoza.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:25:15.024Z<\/p>\n Alpecin are the best represented team at the front of the peloton. Everyone will be looking at Philipsen in this finale, with a likely battle to secure his wheel come the sprint.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:21:12.610Z<\/p>\n UAE and Visma take over at the front again, looking after their GC leaders. It’s all quite tense in the peloton.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:20:45.610Z<\/p>\n The catch has been made, with 17km left to ride. That was a great effort by the breakaway riders, but all focus is on the sprinters now.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:19:32.385Z<\/p>\n Samitiar makes a big attack on a short uphill drag, probably to try to secure the combativity award more than anything else. He hasn’t managed to drop Bou, however.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:18:36.697Z<\/p>\n Some new teams getting involved at the front of the peloton, including Movistar and EF.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:17:12.941Z<\/p>\n The two remaining leaders are surviving for a little longer, maintaining their lead of just over 20 seconds.<\/p>\n 20KM TO GO<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:15:09.065Z<\/p>\n Bahrain are riding at the front of the peloton, protecting the red jersey.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:14:19.464Z<\/p>\n And now the peloton crosses the line, little more than 20 seconds later. The catch is imminent.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:13:43.718Z<\/p>\n Samitier and Bau hear the bell as they cross the finish line in Zaragoza, ahead of the final circuit.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:12:56.593Z<\/p>\n In the break, Faura can’t keep up with the pace of Bau and Samitier, who have dropped him.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:11:29.897Z<\/p>\n The cars are being pulled from between the peloton and the break as they ride through the streets of Zaragoza, indicating that the gap has decreased to within 30 seconds.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:08:03.631Z<\/p>\n Visma-Lease a Bike have taken over at the front, with the aim of keeping Vingegaard safe as they approach a series of twists and turns in the road.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:07:23.515Z<\/p>\n More teams are getting involved in the chase, rivalling Alpecin, IPT and Trek. Picnic PostNl have formed their own train and are vying for the space at the front.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:05:34.636Z<\/p>\n The break’s lead dips below a minute. With 30km to go, the peloton are readyng themselves for the sprint finish and closing in on them.<\/p>\n 30KM TO GO<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:03:56.474Z<\/p>\n Eric Antonio Fag\u00fandez is the latest rider to abandon. He becomes the third Burgos Burpellet BH rider to leave the race.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T15:01:36.057Z<\/p>\n Away from the Vuelta, the latest leg of the Women\u2019s World Tour has taken place in France at the Classic Lorient Agglom\u00e9ration. Read here<\/a> to catch up on all the action.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:57:27.862Z<\/p>\n Here are the updated points classification, with Pedersen having extended his lead:<\/p>\n 1 Pedersen 111<\/p>\n 2 Vernon 86<\/p>\n 3 Philipsen 75<\/p>\n 4 Ciccone 75<\/p>\n 5 Vingegaard 70<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:54:45.259Z<\/p>\n That acceleration ahead of the sprint has seen the break\u2019s gap come down considerably more, to about 1:30. What little chance they had of surviving is evaporating.<\/p>\n 40KM TO GO<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:53:36.793Z<\/p>\n That was a proper challenge for the points, which Pedersen hasn\u2019t been used to at intermediate sprints. But there\u2019s no bad blood, as the Dane and Vernon laughing together as they wait for the peloton to re-absorb them.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:52:03.288Z<\/p>\n Pedersen wins the sprint ahead of Vernon, meaning the former gets 13 points, and the latter 10.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:51:39.050Z<\/p>\n Stewart is also there to lead out Vernon.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:51:24.168Z<\/p>\n Lidl are giving Pedersen a proper lead out for this, and he, a couple of teammates and Vernon have slipped clear from the peloton.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:50:34.997Z<\/p>\n Nobody in the break sprints for the points over the line, Samitier going over it first.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:49:18.212Z<\/p>\n An intermediate sprint is coming up soon, and as there\u2019s only three men in the break, there are some points on offer for those in the peloton who want them.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:46:46.510Z<\/p>\n At the moment it\u2019s Samitier, Faura and Buo in the break versus a rider each from Alpecin, Lidl and IPT in the peloton. The latter are winning that race over the last few kilometres, bringing the gap down to just over two minutes.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:43:12.946Z<\/p>\n Chapeau to the break for their efforts today. This has not been an easy one, despite the flat parcours, and they\u2019re still digging deep to stay out there.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:41:05.061Z<\/p>\n 2:30 for the break, as they enter the final 50km. The chase is on, but no more inroads have been made the past few kilometres.<\/p>\n 50KM TO GO<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:35:13.709Z<\/p>\n The pace is up in the peloton reflected in the break\u2019s lead coming down more to just over 2:30, but is still slow enough for riders to enjoy a laugh and chat towards the back.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:33:51.929Z<\/p>\n Cofidis\u2019 young Brit Oliver Knight has abandoned the race. It\u2019s been a quiet, mostly uneventful stage, so we can only speculate that illness might be the reason.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:30:22.318Z<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 60KM TO GO<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:25:54.043Z<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:24:26.511Z<\/p>\n 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\u2019s plan is to wait until the second and third weeks to really make a move in the GC race.<\/p>\n ‘We are saving the team for the second and third weeks’ – Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a favourite Jonas Vingegaard explains Visma-Lease a Bike’s conservative approach<\/a><\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:17:36.203Z<\/p>\n The gap’s hovering at around the same time, at 3:15.<\/p>\n 70KM TO GO<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:15:45.633Z<\/p>\n Wilco Kelderman is at the team car collecting bidons for his Visma teammates. It’s hot work out there in the sunny weather.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:14:03.515Z<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:04:42.980Z<\/p>\n The gap\u2019s come down a bit again, to 3:20. The peloton aren\u2019t exactly flying along, with the pace slow enough for some riders to chat to each other.<\/p>\n 80KM TO GO<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T14:02:05.679Z<\/p>\n Torstein Tr\u00e6en has had a stress-free day in red today. His Bahrain team hasn’t been obliged to control the race, with the sprinters\u2019 teams doing the donkey work instead.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T13:53:57.684Z<\/p>\n 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\u2019s IPT – that indicates that Pedersen fancies his chances today.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T13:51:11.563Z<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 90KM TO GO<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T13:48:57.608Z<\/p>\n The riders are back on exposed roads again since leaving the town of Huesca, although the wind\u2019s coming at a not quite so direct an angle this time.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T13:44:43.926Z<\/p>\n This might not be a day for any GC action, but there\u2019s been plenty to talk about over the course of the last two days. For some in depth analysis, check out our piece from yesterday.<\/p>\n Jonas Vingegaard on the defensive from Almeida and UAE Team Emirates as Tour de France roles reverse at Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a \u2013 GC Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-08-30T13:40:47.807Z<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T13:36:40.526Z<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 100KM TO GO<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T13:34:28.485Z<\/p>\n The riders are out of the more exposed section and are enjoying the shelter of the town of Huesca.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T13:31:05.940Z<\/p>\n This could have all been so much exciting had this wind blown from another direction.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T13:28:47.251Z<\/p>\n This is what the peloton looks like at the moment, all stretched out as they batte against the wind.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T13:22:47.323Z<\/p>\n 3:10 is the gap, the peloton having the advantage in these conditions.<\/p>\n 110KM TO GO<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T13:19:55.793Z<\/p>\n The difficulty is reflected in how solely they\u2019re going – the race is behind even the slowest predicted time.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T13:18:07.878Z<\/p>\n 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\u2019s visibly a bit of a slog riding into this headwind.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T13:08:37.700Z<\/p>\n It\u2019s a difficult day out there for the break, too, as they\u2019re spending much of it riding into a headwind.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T13:06:19.074Z<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 120KM TO GO<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T13:03:54.405Z<\/p>\n Here were the riders passing through the city of Barbastro – where breakaway man Sergio Samitier is from.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:59:27.030Z<\/p>\n While the lack of a sprinter on their roster makes it very unlikely they\u2019ll continue this run, yesterday Juan Ayuso made it three wins in three days. They aren\u2019t 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\u2019s certainly bringing them success in terms of stage wins.<\/p>\n ‘I’m back at my normal level’ – Juan Ayuso bounces back from Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a GC setback with stunning solo mountain stage win<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:55:26.969Z<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:48:29.532Z<\/p>\n The peloton haven’t allowed the trio any more of a gap, and are keeping them contained at 3:45.<\/p>\n 130KM TO GO<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:47:47.851Z<\/p>\n As for Joan Bou and Jos\u00e9 Luis Faura, their presence makes sure that Spanish wildcard teams Caja Rural – Seguros RGA and Burgos Burpellet BH are represented in the day\u2019s break.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:45:51.391Z<\/p>\n Samitier\u2019s 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\u2019s clearly felt inspired enough today to get up the road into the day\u2019s break.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:40:54.053Z<\/p>\n The three riders in the day’s break – Sergio Samitier, Jos\u00e9 Luis Faura and Joan Bou.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:33:12.262Z<\/p>\n Just as it looks, it is a warm one out there today, with the temperature at 27 degrees.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:32:01.977Z<\/p>\n Blue skies are smiling on the peloton; good news for the riders, bad news for spectators hoping crosswinds could burst the stage into life.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:28:07.358Z<\/p>\n The gap continues to grow. It\u2019s now up to 4 minutes.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:24:46.261Z<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:22:09.485Z<\/p>\n Alpecin-Dececuninck have already embraced their role as stage favourites by taking control and leading the peloton.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:18:09.503Z<\/p>\n The break’s been allowed a lead of 3:45.<\/p>\n 150KM TO GO<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:13:18.834Z<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:08:57.548Z<\/p>\n The peloton has sat up and allowed the trio over two minutes. We have our break of the day.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:05:57.523Z<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:03:47.970Z<\/p>\n So much for a battle to get into the break. This trio\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:01:41.025Z<\/p>\n That’s gone up to 50 seconds now. The peloton seems happy to let this one go, and no new attacks are being made.<\/p>\n 160KM TO GO<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:00:50.896Z<\/p>\n This might be the break of the day already – they\u2019ve been allowed a lead of 30 seconds by the peloton.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T12:00:05.992Z<\/p>\n The 3 riders who are first to try are John Bou, Jos\u00e9 Luis Faura and Sergio Samitier.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T11:59:14.643Z<\/p>\n It\u2019ll 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\u2019 day, but there are a few complicating factors that might encourage some to get into the break.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T11:57:14.822Z<\/p>\n Three riders are trying to get away.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T11:56:12.856Z<\/p>\n And they’re off!<\/p>\n OFFICIAL START<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T11:50:39.857Z<\/p>\n The riders have just a little left of the neutraised section before the flag will wave.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T11:50:01.357Z<\/p>\n Every rider who finished yesterday has started today, with no overnight abandons to report. That\u2019s good news, given how some have been forced out with illness in recent days.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T11:47:53.990Z<\/p>\n Selfie time! \ud83e\udd33\ud83d\ude0eHora del selfie \ud83e\udd33\ud83d\ude0e#LaVuelta25 pic.twitter.com\/EIe4PgiNllAugust 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-08-30T11:45:27.567Z<\/p>\n 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\u2019s capable of as a bunch sprinter.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T11:41:10.799Z<\/p>\n The favourite for the stage is Jasper Philipsen. The Belgian already has a win to his name from the race\u2019s opening stage, and would have had another had Ben Turner not surprised him at the finish line in Voiron. He\u2019s 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\u2019s grown used to.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T11:36:44.159Z<\/p>\n We’re five minutes away from the neutralised start, which will depart from Monz\u00f3n, against the backdrop of that town’s medieval castle.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T11:33:24.412Z<\/p>\n 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\u2019s break, Pedersen is still without a stage win at this Vuelta. He hasn\u2019t quite been up to speed in the pure sprints so far, however, and might also be tired after his efforts in the mountains yesterday.<\/p>\n \n (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T11:21:05.968Z<\/p>\n Sign on<\/p>\n The riders are signing on right now in Monz\u00f3n Templario, which you can actually live stream if you want.<\/p>\n Sigue en directo la presentaci\u00f3n del control de firmas de la etapa 8 desde Monz\u00f3n Templario#LaVuelta25 https:\/\/t.co\/KmT6GGNTpYAugust 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-08-30T11:17:05.191Z<\/p>\n The main rider looking for a win today will be Jasper Philipsen<\/a>.<\/p>\n He’s the purest sprinter here, and should be the fastest, but after winning the first stage, he was beaten by Ben Turner<\/a> on the next sprint day after Alpecin messed up the lead-out. He’ll try to rectify things today and prove he is the fastest sprinter here.<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T11:13:43.857Z<\/p>\n Want to read something before the action starts?<\/p>\n This story is the one that’s kicked off overnight \u2013 unsurprisingly.<\/p>\n ‘He doesn’t really pull a lot of times, right?’ \u2013 Jo\u00e3o Almeida frustrated by Jonas Vingegaard’s lack of cooperation at Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/a><\/p>\n \n Oh the beef (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n 2025-08-30T11:11:07.990Z<\/p>\n 45 minutes to go<\/p>\n The stage starts in about 45 minutes.<\/p>\n When we say flat, it is really flat today, with not so much as one categorised climb across the 163.5km kilometres. So there should be a breakaway but it might be hard for them to get away, with no launchpads.<\/p>\n \n The route profile today (Image credit: Lavuelta.es)<\/p>\n 2025-08-11T17:07:18.006Z<\/p>\n Welcome!<\/p>\n Hello and welcome to Cyclingnews’ coverage of stage 8 of the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/a>.<\/p>\n It’s a flat day today, and probably the last chance for the sprinters for quite a while, so we’re expecting quite a battle.<\/p>\n![\"ZARAGOZA,](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Wz6xRHuafavYavVsm7ztKW.jpg\")
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