The 50th edition of the Volta ao Algarve, held between 14 and 18 February, broke all media impact records, reveals a study carried out by Cision for the Portuguese Cycling Federation, released this week. The media space occupied by the Volta ao Algarve is equivalent to a value of 36,054,649 euros, an absolute record since 2018, the year of Cision’s … Read More
Remco Evenepoel wins Volta ao Algarve for the third time
Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) confirmed his favoritism and celebrated the overall victory in the 50th Volta ao Algarve. In the final stage, the Belgian resisted all attacks and arrived at Alto do Malhão in second place, behind Daniel Martínez (BORA-hamsgrohe), securing his third title in Algarve and tying Belmiro Silva’s record (won in 1977, 1981 and 1984). “I’m happy with … Read More
A little bit of history in Alto do Malhão?
Alto do Malhão. A traditional finish, but every year with its own story. It’s climbed twice – the second coincides with the finish line – and it can decide the Volta ao Algarve. With a 47 second lead, Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step), who got the Yellow Jersey Turismo do Algarve after the time trial, has a good lead. But will … Read More
Remco Evenepoel dominates time trial and takes the lead
Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) won the 22-kilometer time trial of the fourth stage of Volta ao Algarve, in Albufeira, imposing himself with a time of 27m09s (average of 48.619 km/h), which boosted him into the lead of the general classification. He is the new owner of the Turismo do Algarve yellow jersey. The Belgian proved why he is wearing the … Read More
Albufeira time trial promises changes in the general classification
The fourth day of competition in the 50th edition of Volta ao Algarve will be highlighted by the unprecedented 22-kilometer time trial in Albufeira, with many changes expected in the general classification. Daniel Martínez (Bora-Hansgrohe), leader of the Algarve Tourism Region yellow jersey, will be the last to set off from the Albufeira Marina and will try to defend his … Read More
Wout van Aert wins thrilling sprint in Tavira
Wout van Aert (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) celebrated his victory in the third stage of Volta ao Algarve, after overcoming Rui Oliveira (UAE Team Emirates) and Marius Mayrhofer (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) in a thrilling sprint finish in Tavira. Daniel Martínez (BORA-hansgrohe) remains leader in the general classification. “My goal was to avoid problems at the sprint finishes. … Read More
Tavira is always for the sprinters… almost
After a complicated day in Alto da Fóia, the weather will once again be much nicer and the third stage of the 50th Volta ao Algarve will also have less difficulties. At least as far as the climbs is concerned because the finish in Tavira has its challenges on a day that the 192.2 kilometer route starting in Vila Real … Read More
Daniel Martínez overcomes Remco in Fóia and takes the lead
Volta ao Algarve was once again synonymous of happiness for Daniel Martínez (BORA-hansgrohe). In the second stage, the winner of the last edition triumphed over Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) at the top of Foia and took the overall lead. “I am very happy, we wanted to win the stage here and with me and with Sergio we did quite well … Read More
Alto da Fóia: time for the candidates to present themselves
It’s the day to start defining the favorites to win the Yellow Jersey Turismo do Algarve, owned by Gerben Thijssen (Intermarché-Wanty) after the win in Lagos. The second stage of Volta ao Algarve ends in Alto da Fóia and there is no shortage of candidates, with two looking to make a little more history in Volta ao Algarve: Remco Evenepoel … Read More
Gerben Thijssen wins sprint finish in Lagos
Gerben Thijssen (Intermarché-Wanty) won the first stage of the 50th Volta ao Algarve. The Belgian exploded to victory with a powerful sprint in the final meters, overtaking Marijn van den Berg (EF Education-EasyPost) and Jordi Meeus (BORA-hansgrohe), second and third respectively. “Last year I didn’t manage to start the season well, so it was very important to get off to … Read More