From the 19th to 23rd February the peloton will be tackling the Volta ao Algarve, one of the races that has most evolved at international level and features a whole array of stars every year - when it comes to the climbers, sprinters and classics specialists. We preview the race stage 1.
The race starts off with a flat day, something the Algarve often offers with it's extensive coast. The sprinters will be delighted with the good weather and a sprint finish already on day 1, where a yellow jersey will also be available for the first rider to cross the line in Lagos.
Prediction Volta ao Algarve 2025 stage 1:
*** Biniam Girmay, Wout van Aert, Jordi Meeus
** Milan Fretin, Arnaud de Lie, Alberto Dainese
* Rui Oliveira, Dries van Gestel, Jasper Stuyven, Filippo Ganna, Samuel Watson, Madis Mihkels, Casper van Uden, Iuri Leitão, Santiago Mesa
Pick: Jordi Meeus
How: Regular bunch sprint.
Original: Rúben Silva
🚴♂️ Já temos percurso para a 51.ª Volta ao Algarve!
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🇵🇹 Percurso renovado para aumentar o espectáculo desportivo:https://t.co/vJzXqgTlW5
🇬🇧 Renovated route to increase the sporting spectacle:https://t.co/7LHAMACQCj pic.twitter.com/uk9upgQrys