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
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
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
Sam Bennett wins in Portimão and takes the yellow jersey
The first stage of Volta ao Algarve saw Sam Bennett (Deceuninck-Quick Step) get his sixth win of the season in a tight sprint with Danny Van Poppel (Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux. Jon Aberasturi (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA) closed de top 3 in Portimão. This 47th edition of Volta ao Algarve started in Lagos, with Pascal Ackermann (Bora-hansgrohe) and Sam Bennett (Deceuninck-Quick Step) being … Read More
Volta ao Algarve returns with world class athletes
The 47th edition of the Volta ao Algarve is about to hit the road, with some of the greatest athletes in world cycling. The race will be held between May 5th and 9th with 25 teams registered to race. Five stages, 25 teams, 175 riders and 775.8 kilometers to be covered between Lagos and Alto do Malhão, in Loulé. This … Read More
Eurosport and CMTV will live broadcast the Volta ao Algarve
The 47th edition of the Volta ao Algarve will have Eurosport and Correio da Manhã TV as official channels, which will broadcast live every stage of the race. The Volta ao Algarve’s peloton has attracted the attention of fans, viewers, and journalists from all over the world, which translates, more and more, into a global transmission of contents referent to … Read More
Volta ao Algarve broadcast in 83 countries
The Volta ao Algarve Cofidis has become even more international as it will be broadcast in 83 countries. In Portugal, the race can be seen through Eurosport2 and TVI24. Eurosport will broadcast all stages live on Eurosport channels throughout Europe, Asia and Australia, making a total of 65 countries. In addition, it will provide access to the race across Europe … Read More
Join the Family Ride
On Saturday, February 22nd, the whole family is invited to come and ride the Family Ride, which will start in Albufeira, at around 10am, near the City Hall, where the fourth stage of the Volta ao Algarve also takes off. This is an event that intends to bring people of all ages to the road, promoting the practice of physical … Read More
Last chance to register in the Algarve Granfondo Cofidis
With the registration deadline for the Algarve Granfondo Cofidis about to come to na end, the time has come to get ahead and grab the opportunity to cover the paths that the great stars of the Volta ao Algarve will also pass through. The 2020 edition of the official Granfondo of Volta ao Algarve will start and finish in Lagoa, … Read More
Dream Peloton shows the Algarve to the world
The 46th Volta ao Algarve Cofidis, on the road between 19 and 23 February, will be disputed by some of the best and most mediated cyclists in the world. The race will be watched in 83 countries, through live television broadcast. The race, in 2020 promoted to the UCI ProSeries category, will have a peloton of 175 cyclists, representing 25 … Read More