Top cyclists seek Volta ao Algarve glory
PortimĂŁo hosts first stage of event on Wednesday, a 200.2km journey ending in Lagos The 49th edition of Volta ao Algarve, the regionâs premier cycling competition, begins on Wednesday and
Portugal is largest manufacturer of bicycles in Europe
Portugal is now the largest manufacturer of bicycles in Europe, with 46 manufacturing companies bringing in âŹ800 million in 2022 â an increase of 30% on 2021. According to RTP
Cyclist JoĂŁo Rodrigues suspended for seven years
The Algarve-born athlete and six other W52-FC Porto cyclists have been suspended by the Portuguese Anti-Doping Authority. JoĂŁo Rodrigues, born in Tavira and winner of the 2019 Volta a Portugal
Second stage victory for Ethan Hayter at Volta ao Algarve
Britain’s Ethan Hayter (Ineos Grenadiers) was crowned the winner of the second stage of the Volta ao Algarve yesterday. The 22-year-old put on an impressive display, beating Portugal’s JoĂŁo Rodrigues
Sam Bennett wins first stage of Volta ao Algarve
Irishman Sam Bennett (Deceuninck-Quick Step) won the first stage of the Volta ao Algarve cycling competition yesterday, beating Danny Van Poppel (Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux) and Jon Aberasturi (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA) who
New bike lane links Castro Marim to VRSA
A new 3km bike lane linking Castro Marim to Vila Real de Santo AntĂłnio along the EN122 road was inaugurated last Friday (February 28). Named âCiclovia da LezĂriaâ, it also
British cyclists look to set new world record on Portugalâs âRoute 66â in September
A team of bold British cyclists – one of whom describes the Algarve as âa cycling heavenâ â will be attempting to set a new world relay record by completing
Cycling stars vie for glory at 46th Volta ao Algarve
The 46th Volta ao Algarve, one of the regionâs biggest sporting events, starts today (Wednesday) and runs until Sunday (February 23), bringing several of the worldâs top cyclists to the
Faro parish council sets up 18 bicycle parking racks
In a bid to make cycling a âsustainable, practical and efficientâ means of transportation in Faro, the local parish council has set up 18 bike parking racks in and around
Castro Marim launches tender for bicycle path project to link town to Praia Verde
Castro Marim is launching a tender for the works to build a network of bicycle paths which will link the town to Praia Verde. Representing an âŹ850,000 investment, the project