Vuelta a España

Stage 8 · 167 km

Jerez de la Frontera → Estepona

the first real mountain Stage

This is the first real mountain Stage of this year's Vuelta, with a great mountain finish where the crowds will be huge.

"It’s about changing commuters’ mindsets, getting them to think about swapping the car for the bike and showing them that cycling is a cheap, healthy and environmentally friendly way of getting around"

— Chris Boardman - Former professional cyclist. Olympic gold medalist

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Keith’s Journal

Today was simply spectacular, and the equal best day of cycling alongside Stage 4. So much happened that was unexpected, which makes cycling such an adventurous recreation.

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by Louis Hamon

Is my current lifestyle sustainable? What would the world look like if 7 billion individuals were living the same way as I do? How does my daily commute to the office impact global greenhouse gas emissions? These are all valid questions. Not only for individuals, but also from a business point of view.

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