Dates April 6 Distance 264 km (164.0 mi) Winner Stijn Devolder (BEL) | Stages 1 Winning time 6h 24' 02" Second Nick Nuyens (BEL) | |
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The 2008 Tour of Flanders cycle race was the 92nd edition of this monumental classic and took place on April 6. The course was 264 km long and went from Brugge to Meerbeke.
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Pre-race favorites included Fabian Cancellara (winner of Milan–San Remo and Tirreno–Adriatico), Alessandro Ballan (defending champion), Tom Boonen (winner in 2005 and 2006) and Leif Hoste (second-place position in 2004, 2006 and 2007).
General standings
200 riders had started the race, just 101 riders managed to finish.
Course
The 17 Tour of Flanders hills were:
After Bosberg there was still 12 kilometers to go.
References
2008 Tour of Flanders Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA