Daniel Martínez (INEOS Grenadiers) won the 49th Volta ao Algarve after an excellent time trial in Lagoa, won by a two-time European champion in the specialty: Stefan Küng (Groupama-FDJ). The Colombian was the first to admit that his GC victory came as a surprise. Two seconds separated him from his teammate and one of the best time trialists in the … Read More
Lagoa time trial with the best in the world
The Lagoa time trial will decide the winner of the 49th Volta ao Algarve. The last time this happened was in 2020, with Remco Evenepoel confirming the victory. There will be 24.4 kilometers, a stage that will feature the best in the world. Tobias Foss (reigning world champion – Jumbo-Visma), Filippo Ganna (two-time world champion – INEOS Grenadiers), Stefan Bissenger … Read More
Thomas Pidcock wins at Malhão and takes the lead
Day to climb Alto do Malhão (twice), but with the final time trial in mind. In the fourth stage of the 49th Volta ao Algarve, two tactics were played between those who will bet heavily this Sunday in Lagoa and those who sought to gain precious seconds to better defend themselves on the last day of the race. Malhão once … Read More
Shorter stage with double climb to Alto do Malhão
This year Alto do Malhão will not decide the winner of the 49th Volta ao Algarve. However, the importance of the fourth stage is extreme, in the eve of the Lagoa time trial. The specialists will do everything to stay in the fight for the GC, while those who are less strong in the time trial will have to try … Read More
Magnus Cort Nielsen wins again in a spectacular finish in Tavira
Let’s take a deep breath! The third stage of the 49th Volta ao Algarve was breathtaking, with a spectacular finale! Cycling is not linear. The arrival in Tavira is a traditional sprint, but given the quality of the cyclists in the race, there was an attack that thwarted the sprinters plans. Magnus Cort Nielsen was the main protagonist for the … Read More
Sprint finish returns to Tavira
After the high emotions of Alto da Fóia, this friday it’s a day for the sprinters in the longest stage of the 49th edition of the Volta ao Algarve. And Tavira has been the scene of great sprints. Avenida Zeca Afonso, slightly uphill, poses more difficulty, requiring extra effort. Last year, the city hosted the decision of the time trial, … Read More
Magnus Cort Nielsen “steals” victory from Ilan van Wilder in Alto da Fóia
What a close victory for Magnus Cort Nielsen in Alto da Fóia! The EF Education-EasyPost cyclist celebrated after crossing the finish line, unlike Ilan van Wilder (Soudal Quick-Step), who thought he had secured the win in the second stage of the 49th Volta ao Algarve, when he saw the danish pass him in the very last moment. Dramatic finish for … Read More
Alto da Fóia for a first selection of candidates
Alto da Fóia, place of distinguished stage winners of the Volta ao Algarve, important for the overall… but not necessarily decisive. The second stage will start at Sagres (10:55) and with the climb in the Serra de Monchique waiting for another good cycling show, in a day with 186.3 kilometers. Tadej Pogacar took his first World Tour team victory there … Read More
Alexander Kristoff strongest in Lagos
Alexander Kristoff (Uno-X) won the first stage of the 49th edition of the Volta ao Algarve in an exciting sprint in Lagos. The norwegian beat a strong competition, wearing the leaders Yellow Jersey Turismo do Algarve. The 200.2 kilometers started in Portimão, with the weather threatening to influence the course of the stage, given the rain and wind, forcing cyclists … Read More
Long stage to start, but will it be a sprint finish?
Portimão once again hosts the departure of the Volta ao Algarve. The 49th edition starts with a 200.2 kilometers stage, the second longest. Lagos will decide the winner and the first yellow jersey Região de Turismo do Algarve. Traditionally, it’s a stage for sprinters. A finish like this is expected, however, the alteration of the route in the final part, … Read More