With the latest release of World Tour riders participating at the Volta Algarve 2017 Portugal it’s not surprising that this fantastic bike race will be televised on Eurosport each day to 55 countries around the world.
With an ideal cycling landscape the Algarve offers all fans of cycling a great February date to spend a week of riding in the sun and be thrilled by all the race action to start the 2017 season.
With the 5 day stage race route heading in all directions over a variety of terrain enjoy a selection of great ride opportunities during this bike tour. Also discover why the Algarve Portugal is a very special part of Europe with it’s traditional foods in a relaxed environment, perfect after a challenging day in the saddle.
The quality of the start list is growing for the Volta Algarve 2017 with Tour riders, Classic specialists and World Time Trial Champions. French star Thibaut Pinot leading for FDJ joined by climbing domestique Swiss Sébastien Reichenbach and 2016 Milan-Sanremo winner Arnaud Démare.
The Spanish cyclist Luis León Sánchez will lead the Astana team, looking for better luck than in 2016 when he crashed out during the TT and this year supported by experienced Italian Michele Scarponi.
Trek-Segafredo will have their spring classic riders, new signing German John Degenkolb and Belgian Jasper Stuyven. Whilst Cannondale Drapac team will show case Sep Vanmarcke and the US national time trial champion, Taylor Phinney.
A great race with great riding at the Volta Algarve 2017.
