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
Trek-Segafredo returns to Algarve in 2017
The team Trek-Segafredo is the last surprise of the impressive peloton of the 43rd Volta ao Algarve that will be held from 15 to 19 February 2017. The colective from the USA is the 12th WorldTour team assuring the presence in the early season Portuguese race. With Trek-Segafredo the Volta ao Algarve confirms itself as one of the best races ... Read More
FDJ in Algarve with the team leaders
The French team from WorldTour level FDJ will attend the 43rd Volta ao Algarve (15-19 February 2017) with its main cyclists and probably will fight both for the stages and the overall classification. Thibaut Pinot, third at 2014 Tour de France and fourth at 2016 Volta ao Algarve, is for sure one of the most importante contenders for the yellow ... Read More
Tony Martin leads a strong team of Katusha in Algarve
The Time Trial World Champion, Tony Martin, will lead the strong roster of the Katusha-Alpecin during the 43rd Volta ao Algarve which take place from 15 to 19 February 2017. Four times individual Time Trial World Champion (2011, 2012, 2013 and 2016), three times Teams World Champion (2012, 2013 and 2016) and two times winner of the Volta ao Algarve ... Read More