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
Expectation of an exciting sprint to start the 50th edition of Volta ao Algarve
The 50th edition of the Volta ao Algarve begins in a place that already has a tradition as the race’s starting city: Portimão (11:35). To start with a bang, we’ll have the longest stage, with 200.8 kilometers to Lagos, where an exciting sprint awaits, that will reveal who will wear the first Yellow Jersey Turismo do Algarve and the Green … Read More
Countdown to an expected memorable edition
With less than 48 hours to go until the start, excitement is growing for the 50th edition of the Volta ao Algarve, which is expected to be memorable due to the excellent 175 riders entered. The latest update to the list of participants confirms that the Algarve will be home to a peloton of more than 20 of the world’s … Read More
Golden edition with the diamond lustre
The 50th edition of the Volta ao Algarve, from 14 to 18 February, promises to be an unforgettable spectacle, bringing together 13 WorldTeams and many of the best cyclists in the world peloton, including 23 men in the world’s top 100. The entry list of 174 riders includes grand tour winners, Olympic, World and European champions, stage race specialists, sprinters, … Read More
Visma, INEOS and Intermarché complete the luxury peloton for the Volta ao Algarve
The line-up for the 50th Volta ao Algarve has been finalised and will include 25 teams. Visma | Lease a Bike, number two in the world ranking, INEOS Grenadiers, fourth in the international hierarchy, and Intermarché-Wanty, 14th at the end of the 2023 season, join the 13 previously announced teams and the nine Portuguese continental teams. The only Portuguese stage … Read More
From Portimão to Malhão with a new time trial on the way
The 50th edition of the Volta ao Algarve, on the road from 14 to 18 February 2024, will start in Portimão, with the winners crowned at the top of Malhão, Loulé. There’s a completely new time trial in Albufeira on the way. The only Portuguese stage race on the UCI ProSeries circuit will cover 752.9 kilometres and have an elevation … Read More
Old players don’t miss the Algarve
These are two of the foreign teams with the most participations in the Volta ao Algarve and they won’t miss the 50th edition, from 14 to 18 February. We’re talking about Belgium’s Soudal Quick-Step and Spain’s Caja Rural-Seguros RGA. The WorldTour team, third in the 2023 world rankings, will be taking part in the Volta ao Algarve for the 18th … Read More
The world’s best teams continue to add quality to the Volta ao Algarve
UAE Team Emirates, the best team in the world in 2023, and Lidl-Trek, fifth in the international ranking, are two more WorldTeams with confirmed participation in the Volta ao Algarve. They are joined by Tudor Pro Cycling Team, one of the leading ProTeams. The organisation of the UCI ProSeries stage race, which will take place between 14 and 18 February … Read More