The 46th edition of the Volta ao Algarve Cofidis, from 19th to 23rd February, has 24 from Top-100 World Ranking riders. The race keeps the mountain stages, in Fóia and Malhão, and the Lagos and Tavira rapid finishes. On Sunday, Lagoas’ time trial closes the race. From Wednesday to Sunday, olympic champions, world champions and “stars” from the top-100 of … Read More
Volta ao Algarve broadcast in 83 countries
The Volta ao Algarve Cofidis has become even more international as it will be broadcast in 83 countries. In Portugal, the race can be seen through Eurosport2 and TVI24. Eurosport will broadcast all stages live on Eurosport channels throughout Europe, Asia and Australia, making a total of 65 countries. In addition, it will provide access to the race across Europe … Read More
Join the Family Ride
On Saturday, February 22nd, the whole family is invited to come and ride the Family Ride, which will start in Albufeira, at around 10am, near the City Hall, where the fourth stage of the Volta ao Algarve also takes off. This is an event that intends to bring people of all ages to the road, promoting the practice of physical … Read More
Last chance to register in the Algarve Granfondo Cofidis
With the registration deadline for the Algarve Granfondo Cofidis about to come to na end, the time has come to get ahead and grab the opportunity to cover the paths that the great stars of the Volta ao Algarve will also pass through. The 2020 edition of the official Granfondo of Volta ao Algarve will start and finish in Lagoa, … Read More
Dream Peloton shows the Algarve to the world
The 46th Volta ao Algarve Cofidis, on the road between 19 and 23 February, will be disputed by some of the best and most mediated cyclists in the world. The race will be watched in 83 countries, through live television broadcast. The race, in 2020 promoted to the UCI ProSeries category, will have a peloton of 175 cyclists, representing 25 … Read More
25 teams in the Volta ao Algarve Cofidis
The 46th Volta ao Algarve Cofidis will be played, from the 19th to the 23rd of February, by 25 teams, 12 of which from the WorldTour. The announcement was made today, by the Portuguese Cycling Federation, during the ceremony of signing the sponsorship contracts with Cofidis, “naming sponsor” of the Volta ao Algarve and Algarve Granfondo and sponsor of the … Read More
Twelve teams already confirmed for the Volta ao Algarve
The peloton of the 46th Volta ao Algarve continues to growth, with twelve teams already confirmed for the race, which take place between 19 and 23 February 2020. After seven WorldTour formations have been announced last month, three more first division teams are now confirmed: the German Team Sunweb and the US Trek-Segafredo return for another participation, while Israel Cycling … Read More
Volta ao Algarve announces seven WorldTour teams
The 46th Volta ao Algarve, which be held from 19 to 23 February, already assured the participation of seven WorldTour teams at the event. The two best teams of the world ranking, the Belgian Deceuninck- Quick Step and the German team Bora-hansgrohe will be in Portugal. CCC Team (Poland), Groupama-FDJ (France), Lotto Soudal (Belgium) and UAE Team Emirates (United Arab … Read More
Volta ao Algarve will finish with a time trial
The 46th Volta ao Algarve, the Portuguese ProSeries race which be held from 19 to 23 February 2020, will end with an individual time trial in Lagoa, one day after the traditional stage with summit finish at Malhão. The first stage is a long journey, over 200 km, likely for sprinters, starting in Portimão and finishing in Lagos, in the … Read More
Volta ao Algarve promoted to the UCI ProSeries
The Volta ao Algarve was promoted to the new UCI ProSeries circuit and the 46th edition will take place from 19 to 23 February 2020. The sporting quality of the race was recognized by UCI, which approved the Portuguese race application for the ProSeries circuit. It’s time to thank the teams and cyclists who have enriched the Volta ao Algarve over the last … Read More