"The first stage of the 51st Volta ao Algarve has been cancelled" - Race organisers react strongly to farcical finish

In a complete and utter mess, the opening stage of the 2025 Volta ao Algarve descended into chaos in the finishing straight, with only a handful of riders actually crossing the line, whilst the rest of the peloton rode helplessly down the other side of the barriers.

Filippo Ganna crossed the line first, but it seems the victory may not go down as the 34th of his professional career. "The first stage of the 51st Volta ao Algarve has been cancelled," the race organisation has since posted on its official X (Twitter) account. "More information soon."

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This decision has not gone down well with everyone. Familiar face on cycling Twitter Benji Naesen reacted fiercely to the races announcement in the replies. "Disgusting decision," the Belgian fumed.

As this is obviously a developing story, we'll do our best to keep you up to date if and when more news on the situation arrives!

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