2021 Volta ao Algarve
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Dates | 5–9 May 2021[a] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stages | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distance | 765.8 km (475.8 mi) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Winning time | 19h 03' 56" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2021 Volta ao Algarve (English: Tour of the Algarve) was a road cycling stage race that took place in the Algarve region of Portugal between 5 and 9 May 2021. It was the 47th edition of the Volta ao Algarve and was a category 2.Pro event on the 2021 UCI Europe Tour and the 2021 UCI ProSeries calendars.[3]
The race was originally scheduled for 17 to 21 February,[2] but due to rising COVID-19 cases in Portugal leading up to the race, it had to be postponed to 5 to 9 May.[4][5]
Teams
Seven UCI WorldTeams, eight UCI ProTeams, and ten UCI Continental teams made up the twenty-five teams that participated in the race. With each team fielding seven riders, there were 175 starters, of which 153 riders finished the race.[6]
UCI WorldTeams
UCI ProTeams
UCI Continental Teams
Route
Stage | Date | Course | Distance | Type | Stage winner | |
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1 | 5 May | Lagos to Portimão | 189.5 km (117.7 mi) | ![]() | Flat stage | ![]() |
2 | 6 May | Sagres to Fóia | 182.8 km (113.6 mi) | ![]() | Mountain stage | ![]() |
3 | 7 May | Faro to Tavira | 203.1 km (126.2 mi) | ![]() | Flat stage | ![]() |
4 | 8 May | Lagoa to Lagoa | 20.3 km (12.6 mi) | ![]() | Individual time trial | ![]() |
5 | 9 May | Albufeira to Alto do Malhão | 170.1 km (105.7 mi) | ![]() | Hilly stage | ![]() |
Total | 765.8 km (475.8 mi) |
Stages
Stage 1
Stage 2
- 6 May 2021 – Sagres to Fóia, 182.8 km (113.6 mi)[10]
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Stage 3
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Stage 4
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Stage 5
- 9 May 2021 – Albufeira to Alto do Malhão, 170.1 km (105.7 mi)[19]
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Classification leadership table
Stage | Winner | General classification ![]() | Points classification ![]() | Mountains classification ![]() | Young rider classification ![]() | Team classification |
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1 | Sam Bennett | Sam Bennett | Sam Bennett | Jon Irisarri | Jarrad Drizners | UAE Team Emirates |
2 | Ethan Hayter | Ethan Hayter | João Rodrigues | Sean Quinn | Ineos Grenadiers | |
3 | Sam Bennett | |||||
4 | Kasper Asgreen | |||||
5 | Élie Gesbert | João Rodrigues | Luís Fernandes | W52 / FC Porto | ||
Final | João Rodrigues | Sam Bennett | Luís Fernandes | Sean Quinn | W52 / FC Porto |
- On stage 2, Danny van Poppel, who was second in the points classification, wore the green jersey, because first-placed Sam Bennett wore the yellow jersey as the leader of the general classification.
Final classification standings
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![]() | Denotes the winner of the general classification | ![]() | Denotes the winner of the mountains classification |
![]() | Denotes the winner of the points classification | ![]() | Denotes the winner of the young rider classification |
General classification
Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
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1 | ![]() ![]() | W52 / FC Porto | 19h 03' 56" |
2 | ![]() | Ineos Grenadiers | + 9" |
3 | ![]() | Deceuninck–Quick-Step | + 28" |
4 | ![]() | Caja Rural–Seguros RGA | + 41" |
5 | ![]() | Arkéa–Samsic | + 44" |
6 | ![]() | Arkéa–Samsic | + 48" |
7 | ![]() | Arkéa–Samsic | + 1' 13" |
8 | ![]() | Ineos Grenadiers | + 1' 27" |
9 | ![]() | W52 / FC Porto | + 1' 40" |
10 | ![]() | Burgos BH | + 1' 54" |
Points classification
Rank | Rider | Team | Points |
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1 | ![]() ![]() | Deceuninck–Quick-Step | 50 |
2 | ![]() | Caja Rural–Seguros RGA | 29 |
3 | ![]() ![]() | W52 / FC Porto | 25 |
4 | ![]() | Deceuninck–Quick-Step | 24 |
5 | ![]() | Arkéa–Samsic | 23 |
6 | ![]() | Ineos Grenadiers | 18 |
7 | ![]() | Caja Rural–Seguros RGA | 18 |
8 | ![]() | Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB | 13 |
9 | ![]() | Tavfer–Measindot–Mortágua | 12 |
10 | ![]() | W52 / FC Porto | 10 |
Mountains classification
Rank | Rider | Team | Points |
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1 | ![]() ![]() | Rádio Popular–Boavista | 16 |
2 | ![]() ![]() | W52 / FC Porto | 15 |
3 | ![]() | Bora–Hansgrohe | 13 |
4 | ![]() | Ineos Grenadiers | 10 |
5 | ![]() | Arkéa–Samsic | 10 |
6 | ![]() | Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB | 8 |
7 | ![]() | Caja Rural–Seguros RGA | 8 |
8 | ![]() | Efapel | 7 |
9 | ![]() | Kelly / Simoldes / UDO | 7 |
10 | ![]() | Groupama–FDJ | 7 |
Young rider classification
Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
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1 | ![]() ![]() | Hagens Berman Axeon | 19h 06' 26" |
2 | ![]() | Ineos Grenadiers | + 3' 05" |
3 | ![]() | Hagens Berman Axeon | + 5' 12" |
4 | ![]() | Hagens Berman Axeon | + 6' 34" |
5 | ![]() | Hagens Berman Axeon | + 13' 05" |
6 | ![]() | Rádio Popular–Boavista | + 13' 32" |
7 | ![]() | Kelly / Simoldes / UDO | + 13' 46" |
8 | ![]() | Burgos BH | + 15' 27" |
9 | ![]() | Arkéa–Samsic | + 16' 58" |
10 | ![]() | Hagens Berman Axeon | + 20' 23" |
Team classification
Rank | Team | Time |
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1 | W52 / FC Porto | 57h 13' 47" |
2 | Arkéa–Samsic | + 14" |
3 | Ineos Grenadiers | + 35" |
4 | Intermarché–Wanty–Gobert Matériaux | + 10' 20" |
5 | Hagens Berman Axeon | + 11' 20" |
6 | Kelly / Simoldes / UDO | + 15' 22" |
7 | Delko | + 17' 14" |
8 | Rádio Popular–Boavista | + 18' 17" |
9 | Caja Rural–Seguros RGA | + 18' 36" |
10 | Burgos BH | + 21' 42" |
Notes
- ^ The race was originally scheduled for 17 to 21 February, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it had to be postponed and rescheduled.[1][2]
References
- ^ "Volta ao Algarve postponed". Volta ao Algarve. Portuguese Cycling Federation. 21 January 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ a b Farrand, Stephen (21 January 2021). "Volta ao Algarve postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic". CyclingNews. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "2021 Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta". UCI. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Five stages from Lagos to Malhão". Volta ao Algarve. Portuguese Cycling Federation. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ Weislo, Laura (18 March 2021). "New dates for Algarve, Andalucía, Ronde van Drenthe in revised 2021 calendars". CyclingNews. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Teams 2021 Volta ao Algarve". Volta ao Algarve. Portuguese Cycling Federation. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Stage 1 Volta ao Algarve". Volta ao Algarve. Portuguese Cycling Federation. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ a b Puddicombe, Stephen (5 May 2021). "Volta ao Algarve: Sam Bennett wins stage 1 sprint". CyclingNews. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
- ^ a b "1a Etapa". Volta ao Algarve. Classificacoes.net. 5 May 2021. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
- ^ "Stage 2 Volta ao Algarve". Volta ao Algarve. Portuguese Cycling Federation. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Volta ao Algarve: Ethan Hayter wins stage 2". CyclingNews. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ a b "2a Etapa". Volta ao Algarve. Classificacoes.net. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Stage 3 Volta ao Algarve". Volta ao Algarve. Portuguese Cycling Federation. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Volta ao Algarve: Sam Bennett wins stage 3". CyclingNews. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ a b "3a Etapa". Volta ao Algarve. Classificacoes.net. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "Stage 4 Volta ao Algarve". Volta ao Algarve. Portuguese Cycling Federation. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Hayter overcomes crash to keep Volta ao Algarve lead". CyclingNews. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ a b "4a Etapa". Volta ao Algarve. Classificacoes.net. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ "Stage 5 Volta ao Algarve". Volta ao Algarve. Portuguese Cycling Federation. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Rodrigues wins Volta ao Algarve". CyclingNews. 9 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g "5a Etapa". Volta ao Algarve. Classificacoes.net. 9 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
External links
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