Let the Volta Bike Race Action begin!
Algarve Bike Race in Ancient Maritime Town Lagos
Wednesday 17th February–View the Volta Algarve Stage1 Lagos -Albufeira
The Volta Algarve bike race 2016 five day stage race starts today in the nearby town of Lagos, our first ride destination to see all the stars of cycling preparing for their first race of 2016 here in the Algarve, Portugal. After a quick coffee break we’ll continue on to the first small climbs of the race at Pincho a good name for a climb!
HIGHLIGHTS
Volta Start town Lagos and KOM at Pincho
Panoramic views of the Western Atlantic Coast of Portugal
Lunch on the beach – Praia da Monte Clerigo
Algarve Alps! Serra d Monchique – Foia 902m
Thursday 18th February-View the Volta Algarve Stage 2 Lagoa-Alto da Fóia
Today is the first of the two decisive summit finishes at the Volta Algarve 2016 and where the General Classification contenders will show their climbing prowess on the final climb to the finish line at Foia (902m). This will be a golden opportunity for some of the stars of the TDF to compare their early season form after their short winter break and possibly only a couple of months training.
We will enjoy our day on the Sierra Monchique at a more comfortable pace as we view the race peloton early and then take on the first of our climbing steps amongst the forest plantations and spectacular views as we head to the town of Monchique. The final climb to Foia is worth the effort and every pedal stroke with views on a clear day to the Northern region of Alentejano and Lisbon.
HIGHLIGHTS
Panoramic Views from Alto da Foia
Sierra Monchique township and unique lunch
Summit stage Finish
18km Race of Truth Smashing Sagres!
Friday 19th February-View the Volta Algarve Stage 3 Sagres –Sagres 18 kmTT
After yesterday’s summit finish at Foia, the overall classification riders will have shown their names for the first time. Today they will have to back up with a good TT on a technical and windy course around Sagres and Cape St Vincent. With the first riders starting at Midday and the last riders off around 2:30pm we will have plenty of time to catch the professional as they prepare for their intense effort against the watch in both the Start area and also at the Finish line. Our ride to the race viewing at Sagres will be an undulating route which will include typical coastal villages and spectacular views of the cliffs meeting the ocean before we arrive at the most south westerly point in Europe!
HIGHLIGHTS
South Westerly Point of Europe
Individual Time Trial viewing of the Stars of Professional cycling
Picture postcard fishing village Burgau
Super Fast Sprint Finish in Tavira!
Saturday 20th February-View the Volta Algarve Stage 5 S B de Alportel -Tavira
This stage is expected to be for the fast men with a sprint finish in Tavira; although the stage route is not flat with several climbs of the Serra Caldeirao that could always cause an upset! We have the option of heading to the East of the Algarve for the first time during this year’s Volta Algarve and our unique live viewing spot at the KOM to catch the action live. Having worked hard ourselves to reach the race action we will transfer by vehicle to enjoy the rest of the day in the stage finish town of Tavira.
HIGHLIGHTS
The towns of Alte and Tavira with the river Gilao and Roman Bridge
Algarve’s interior landscape waves of land replace the waves of the sea
Volta Algarve Bike Race Sprint Finish
Who is the ‘Vencedora’ of the Volta Algarve 2016?
Sunday 21st February -View the Volta Algarve Stage 6 Almodôvar -Malhão
Today is your departure day from the Algarve but not before we have one final exciting day together and the final stage action of the Volta Algarve 2016 with the climb of Malhao on two occasions, the first time will certainly soften the legs of the tired peloton and the final time will be for the race honours at the finish line.
This will be our second day in the Serra Caldeirao area as our ride route today heads for the climb of Malhao, on route we pass the town of Silves, which was once the capital of the Algarve region with its magnificent castle well worth a visit.
As we head east we are passing amongst some of the finest tasting oranges’ in the world, with the green trees covered in an abundance of orange it’s wonderful scenery for great cycling. Once at our live viewing spot, relax and enjoy the spectacle of the best racing cyclist in world one last time!
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit the town of Silves and the magnificent castle
Volta Algarve 2016 final stage action on the slopes of Malhao
Landscape of Citrus Trees
