Volta a Catalunya 2008

Volta a Catalunya 2008 is a seven day stage race held in the Catalan region of Spain.

Stage 2 Riudellots de la Selva - Banyoles 167,8 km
On the first climb, the Alt de Santa Pelaia, four riders broke clear: Dario Cioni (Silence Lotto) , Amets Txurruka (Euskaltel-Euskadi), Freddy Bichot (Agritubel) and José Luis Carrasco (Andalucía - Cajasur).

Over the following climbs the lead was reduced and the race came back together for the finish.

Sprinter Thor Hushovd (Credit Agricole) out powered all to win.

1. Thor Hushovd (NOR) Credit Agricole 4hr 07min 35sec,
2. Bernhard Eisel (AUT),
3. Leonardo Duque (COL),
4. Marcus Zberg (SUI),
5. Mark Renshaw (AUS),
6. Brett Lancaster (AUS),
7. Christopher Horner (USA),
8. Juan Jose Cobo (ESP),
9. Mathieu Drujon (FRA),
10. Claudio Corioni (ITA) all same time

General Classification
1. Thor Hushovd (NOR) Credit Agricole 4hrs 12min 02sec,
2. Leonardo Duque (COL) at 14sec,
3. George Hincapie (USA) 16,
4. Jose Ivsn Gutierrrez (ESP) 17,
5. Thomas Lokvist (SWE) same time,
6. Gustavo Cesar (ESP) s.t.,
7. Remi Pauriol (FRA) 19,
8. Brett Lancaster (AUS) s.t.,
9. Bernhard Eisel (AUT) s.t.,
10. Sylvain Chavanel (FRA) s.t.

Stages
19.05. 1. Stage: Lloret de Mar - Lloret de Mar TT, 3,7 km
20.05. 2. Stage: Riudellots de la Selva - Banyoles 167,8 km
21.05. 3. Stage: Banyoles - La Seu d'Urgell 191,9 km
22.05. 4. Stage: La Seu d'Urgell - Ascó "La Vostra Energia" 217,2 km
23.05. Stage: Ascó "La Vostra Energia" - El Vendrell 163,5 km
24.05. 6. Stage: El Vendrell - Pallejà 163,9 km
25.05. 7. Stage: Pallejà - Barcelona 124 km
Total length: 1.032 km

Website - www.voltacatalunya.cat/