The Slovenian Primoz Roglic (Team Lotto NL-Jumbo) won today the 43rd Volta ao Algarve, after the fifth stage, with a finish at the top of Malhão, won by local rider Amaro Antunes (W52-FC Porto). The 179.2km stage, between the centre of Loulé and the top of Malhão, started fast, with more than 50 kilometres in the first hour. But the … Read More
André Greipel beats Degenkolb in Tavira
André Greipel (Lotto Soudal) won today the fourth stage of the Volta ao Algarve in a close sprint with compatriot John Degenkolb (Trek-Segafredo). Primoz Roglic (Lotto NL-Jumbo) secured the “Camisola amarela”. Tomorrow the Volta ao Algarve will finish a top of Malhão. After 203,4 km from Almôdovar German Champion, André Greipel was almost surprised in the last 50 meters, having … Read More
Time trial to Castroviejo Yellow Jersey to Roglic
Jonathan Castroviejo (Movistar Team) won the third stage of the Volta ao Algarve, an 18-kilometer individual time trial that led Slovenian Primoz Roglic (Team Lotto NL-Jumbo) to the top of the overall standings. The time trial of the Volta ao Algarve held in Sagres allowed Spaniard Jonathan Castroviejo to win for the first time wearing the European Champion Jersey. The … Read More
Daniel Martin climbs to lead in Fóia
The Irishman Daniel Martin (Quick-Step Floors) won the second stage of the Volta ao Algarve, between Lagoa and the Alto de Fóia, conquering for the first time the “camisola amarela” The race was ruled on the last 9 kilometres, in the climb to the highest point of the Algarve. Team Katusha Alpecin set the pace on the approach, but it … Read More
Fernando Gaviria won the sprint in Lagos
Colombian Fernando Gaviria (Quick-Step Floors) won the first stage of the 43rd Volta ao Algarve, a 182.9 kilometer flat stage that started in Albufeira and ended in a thrilling sprint in Lagos. Fernando Gaviria’s third victory of the season was built on the Colombian’s physical power and with the collective work of his team, QuickStep Floors. Already in the last … Read More
World’s best sprinters to fight in Lagos
The 43rd edition of the Volta ao Algarve starts tomorrow with 182.9 kilometres, between Albufeira and Lagos, predicted to end with a royal sprint. The first stage begins at 12:30 p.m. in Albufeira (Câmara Municipal de Albufeira), taking the peloton on a quick journey to Lagos (Praça Infante D. Henrique), where the firsts riders should arrive at 5:00 p.m. It … Read More
TV shows Algarve and cycling stars in 55 countries
The 43rd Volta ao Algarve (15-19 February) will be broadcasted in 55 countries and 68M homes. The Cycling lovers from all over the Europe will see some of the most importants stars of the sport fighting for the glory on the roads of Algarve, South of Portugal. The race will be live broadcasted by Eurosport. Every day the last hour … Read More
Classic specialists and time trialists increase the quality of the peloton
The peloton of the 43rd Volta ao Algarve, the Portuguese 2.HC race that takes place from 15th to 19th February, is growing in quality. The last names added to the roster are the representatives of the teams Cannondale Drapac, Trek-Segafredo and Manzana Postobón. The Trek-Segafredo will bet on the riders expected to shine during the Spring Classic campaign, the German … Read More
Volta ao Algarve with TV live broadcast on Eurosport and TVI24
The 43rd Volta ao Algarve (15-19 February) will have live broadcast on the international channel Eurosport and on the Portuguese Channel TVI24. The last hour of every stage can be watched at least in 55 countries and 68M homes. The live will be on the air between 17h00 and 18h00 CET. The transmission of the Volta ao Algarve enhances and … Read More
Astana with a competitive team in Algarve
The WorldTeam Astana will take part in the 43rd Volta ao Algarve (15-19 February) with a very competitive roster. The Spanish cyclist Luis León Sánchez will lead the team. One year after his victory on the top of the Fóia and his abandon, one day later, after a crash during the individual time trial, Luis León Sánchez will try to … Read More