Stage 8 of the Volta a Portugal would be a longer day for the riders, as the peloton would cover 182.4 kilometers on the day, setting off from the city of Viana do Castelo in the Norte region of Portugal on the way to a finish in the city of Fafe in the Braga district, 60 kilometers from Porto.
The stage would start on essentially completely flat terrain, with more climbs being met in the second half of the day. There would be three intermediate sprints, as well as two Category 4 and two Category 3 climbs across the stage.
The Argentinian rider Tomas Contte (Aviludo - Louletano - Loulé Concelho) would emerge victorious on the day after an exciting sprint finish, beating out Andoni López de Abetxuko (Euskaltel - Euskadi) and Rafael Reis (Sabgal-Anicolor) at the line. Contte has previously won the individual time trial event at the 2016 National Junior Road Championships, while finishing second in the road race that year.
Afonso Eulálio (ABTF Betão - Feirense) would maintain his spot at the top of the general classification following the stage.
Stage 9 of the 2024 Volta a Portugal will take riders from Maia to Mondim de Basto, culminating in a challenging climb to Srª da Graça. This stage is known for its demanding profile, featuring significant elevation changes that will test the climbers in the peloton. The stage is crucial for general classification contenders, as the final ascent to Srª da Graça often plays a decisive role in the overall standings.
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