Vuelta a España 2026, Stage 8 (Puçol → Xeraco, 171 km, August 29, 2026): Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Premier Tech, AUS) wins the stage (confirmed by official UCI result or lavuelta.es)
Miss
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Published on 28. August 2026
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Predicted for 29. August 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Stage 8 is a virtually flat sprint stage (1,281 m elevation over 171 km) — classic sprint terrain. Kaden Groves is Alpecin-Premier Tech's designated sprinter at this Vuelta — 7 career Vuelta stage wins. Jasper Philipsen is absent. Main rivals: Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike), Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) and Jordi Meeus (Red Bull-Bora Hansgrohe). With four near-equal sprinters, bookmaker odds imply ~18–22% for Groves as co-favourite. Stage 9 goes uphill — sprinters have only this one day.
Data basis for this prediction
- lavuelta.es/en/stage-8 – Puçol → Xeraco 171 km, 1.281 Hm (profil Stand 28.08.2026)
- Cyclingstage.com Vuelta 2026 Stage 8 Favourites – Groves, Van Aert, Pedersen, Meeus (28.08.2026)
- Alpecin-Premier Tech Vuelta Preview: Groves als Sprint-Leader (Alpecin-premiertech.com, Aug 2026)
- Cyclingnews Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 8 Preview (29.08.2026)
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Bryan Coquard (Cofidis) gewann Etappe 8 der Vuelta 2026 in einem massiven Sprintsieg. Kaden Groves siegte nicht. Quellen: lavuelta.es, cyclingnews.com, cyclingmagazine.de
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