The top four teams in the 2021 world ranking are the first to be confirmed for the 48th Volta ao Algarve, which will be held between February, 16th and 20th, 2022. Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team (formerly Deceuninck-Quick-Step) were the winners of the 2021 world ranking and will be at the Volta ao Algarve for the 16th consecutive time. The Belgians … Read More
Volta ao Algarve on the road between 16th and 20th of february 2022
The 48th edition of the Volta ao Algarve already has a date set for next year. After this year’s race was postponed to the month of may, due to the pandemic crisis, in 2022 it will return to its usual date, in the second month of the year.
João Rodrigues makes history and wins Volta ao Algarve
João Rodrigues (W52-FC Porto) is the winner of the 47th edition of Volta ao Algarve. Ethan Hayter (Ineos Grenadiers), the previous leader of the race finished second, in front of Kasper Asgreen (Deceuninck-Quick Step), who held on to the third position. Élie Gesbert (Arkea-Samsic) was the winner of the stage. Today was the last day of the 47th edition of … Read More
Decision day with a tough stage ahead
Who will be the new winner of the Volta ao Algarve? There is only one guarantee. Who ever wins, it will be the first time. This Sunday, in Malhão, an unprecedented champion will be crowned. Ethan Hayter (Ineos Grenadiers) has the advantage, but in a steady up and down stage, mainly from the 65 kilometers mark and with the rain … Read More
Kasper Asgreen wins and Ethan Hayter keeps the yellow jersey despite crash
Deceuninck-Quick Step is thriving, with Kasper Asgreen winning todays’ time trial. The Portuguese Rafael Reis came down in second, in front of Benjamin Thomas. Ethan Hayter was ninth and was able to keep the yellow jersey despite a crash. The riders went to the time trial in Lagoa with last years’ record in mind. The one to do it was … Read More
Time trial opens decisive weekend
Weekend of decisions in Volta ao Algarve, with the time trial of Lagoa defining the time that will separate those who aspire to be on the final podium in Malhão as the winner of the 47th edition. For three years, this city of Algarve has been the place where the specialist can show off their skills, facing 20.3 kilometers ahead, … Read More
Two sprints and two wins for Sam Bennett in Volta ao Algarve
Once again, an impressive sprint brought Sam Bennett (Deceuninck-Quick Step) and Danny Van Poppel (Intermarché – Wanty – Gobert Matériaux) to the finish line with Bennett winning by a small margin. Michael Morkov (Deceuninck-Quick Step) came in third. In todays’ stage, the riders faced 203,1 kilometers under intense heat all the way from Faro, the capital of the Algarve, to … Read More
Last chance for sprinters to shine
Here we go for another spectacular sprint! At least it is the most expected finale in the face of recent history, with escapes having no chance of surprising the quickest men in the peloton. Tavira has been the scene of great sprints at the Tour of Algarve, with an enviable list of experts winning there. Among the most recent are … Read More
Ethan Hayter strikes for the win in Alto da Fóia and takes the yellow jersey
Ethan Hayter (Ineos Grenadiers) gave no chance to his opponents and won in Alto da Fóia to become the owner of the yellow jersey in Volta ao Algarve. João Rodrigues (W52-FC Porto) came close and finished second in front of Jonathan Lastra Martinez (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA). The second stage of the Volta ao Algarve departed from Sagres to a 182,8-kilometer … Read More
Fóia prepared to present the candidates to the yellow jersey
On the second day, tradition continues with Alto da Fóia promising to make the first selection among those who aspire to the yellow jersey at the Tour of Algarve. It will be a stage with constat up and down, which to means 4100 meters of accumulated at the end of the 182.8 kilometers. It is time for the candidates to … Read More