Deceuninck-Quick Step is thriving, with Kasper Asgreen winning todays’ time trial. The Portuguese Rafael Reis came down in second, in front of Benjamin Thomas. Ethan Hayter was ninth and was able to keep the yellow jersey despite a crash. The riders went to the time trial in Lagoa with last years’ record in mind. The one to do it was … Read More
Time trial opens decisive weekend
Weekend of decisions in Volta ao Algarve, with the time trial of Lagoa defining the time that will separate those who aspire to be on the final podium in Malhão as the winner of the 47th edition. For three years, this city of Algarve has been the place where the specialist can show off their skills, facing 20.3 kilometers ahead, … Read More
Two sprints and two wins for Sam Bennett in Volta ao Algarve
Once again, an impressive sprint brought Sam Bennett (Deceuninck-Quick Step) and Danny Van Poppel (Intermarché – Wanty – Gobert Matériaux) to the finish line with Bennett winning by a small margin. Michael Morkov (Deceuninck-Quick Step) came in third. In todays’ stage, the riders faced 203,1 kilometers under intense heat all the way from Faro, the capital of the Algarve, to … Read More
Last chance for sprinters to shine
Here we go for another spectacular sprint! At least it is the most expected finale in the face of recent history, with escapes having no chance of surprising the quickest men in the peloton. Tavira has been the scene of great sprints at the Tour of Algarve, with an enviable list of experts winning there. Among the most recent are … Read More
Ethan Hayter strikes for the win in Alto da Fóia and takes the yellow jersey
Ethan Hayter (Ineos Grenadiers) gave no chance to his opponents and won in Alto da Fóia to become the owner of the yellow jersey in Volta ao Algarve. João Rodrigues (W52-FC Porto) came close and finished second in front of Jonathan Lastra Martinez (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA). The second stage of the Volta ao Algarve departed from Sagres to a 182,8-kilometer … Read More
Fóia prepared to present the candidates to the yellow jersey
On the second day, tradition continues with Alto da Fóia promising to make the first selection among those who aspire to the yellow jersey at the Tour of Algarve. It will be a stage with constat up and down, which to means 4100 meters of accumulated at the end of the 182.8 kilometers. It is time for the candidates to … Read More
Sam Bennett wins in Portimão and takes the yellow jersey
The first stage of Volta ao Algarve saw Sam Bennett (Deceuninck-Quick Step) get his sixth win of the season in a tight sprint with Danny Van Poppel (Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux. Jon Aberasturi (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA) closed de top 3 in Portimão. This 47th edition of Volta ao Algarve started in Lagos, with Pascal Ackermann (Bora-hansgrohe) and Sam Bennett (Deceuninck-Quick Step) being … Read More
Clash of titans starts in Portimão with Fóia already on the horizon
The 47th Volta ao Algarve starts this Wednesday with a stage that is expected to be decided on a sprint in Portimão. The main candidates for the general classification already have their eyes set on the second day, which will end in Fóia. Right from the start, there are big names of international sprint to follow closely. This is the … Read More
Volta ao Algarve returns with world class athletes
The 47th edition of the Volta ao Algarve is about to hit the road, with some of the greatest athletes in world cycling. The race will be held between May 5th and 9th with 25 teams registered to race. Five stages, 25 teams, 175 riders and 775.8 kilometers to be covered between Lagos and Alto do Malhão, in Loulé. This … Read More
High-quality peloton pedaling in the Algarve
The 47th Volta ao Algarve, on the road from May 5th to 9th, will have a high-quality peloton. There will be 25 teams taking part, seven of which are WorldTeam, eight ProTeam, and ten from the Continental category. Among the teams visiting the Algarve are the two best in the teams world ranking, the Belgian Deceuninck-Quick-Step, and the British Ineos … Read More