PREVIEW | Volta ao Algarve 2025 stage 1 - Biniam Girmay and Wout van Aert headline first bunch sprint

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.

*** 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.