Albufeira's Forum : Volta ao Algarve https://albufeira.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:46:29 +0000 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 09:08:52 +0000 https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 albufeira.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9291 <![CDATA[Albufeira's Forum]]> https://albufeira.com/forum//images/albufeira-forum-logo.png https://albufeira.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Volta ao Algarve : Yes I believe Eurosport are showing...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post101267.html#101267 Author: cubsur
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Posted: 19/February/2017 at 09:08

Yes I believe Eurosport are showing the last hour of today's final stage live.]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2017 09:08:52 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post101267.html#101267 <![CDATA[Volta ao Algarve : Its on Eurosport as we speak for...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post101258.html#101258 Author: steven.vanessa
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Posted: 18/February/2017 at 10:22

Its on Eurosport as we speak for anyone interested.]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2017 10:22:48 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post101258.html#101258 <![CDATA[Volta ao Algarve : A few pics from Wednesday, just...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post101250.html#101250 Author: cubsur
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Posted: 17/February/2017 at 18:48

A few pics from Wednesday, just after the start, taken before I fell by the wayside.

https://cubsur51.wordpress.com/2017/02/17/volta-ao-algarve-tour-of-the-algarve-cycle-race/

Today's Stage 3 at Sagres was a time trial, 18km and won in 21 minutes 24 seconds. At a speed of 50.467 Km/h it's a bit faster than I can manage.

The first stage of 182.9km was ridden at an average speed of 40.869kph. Hurts just to think about that, considering big hills and stuff were involved.
]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2017 18:48:48 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post101250.html#101250 <![CDATA[Volta ao Algarve : Bloody hell! First the NYE events...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post100220.html#100220 Author: Algarveaddick
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Posted: 16/November/2016 at 15:26

Bloody hell! First the NYE events announced at the start of October, and now the Volta details out three months in advance! I shall have to go for a lie down in a darkened room...]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:26:50 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post100220.html#100220 <![CDATA[Volta ao Algarve : Details for 2017 released.Starts...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post100219.html#100219 Author: DICEYUK
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Posted: 16/November/2016 at 07:06

Details for 2017 released.

Starts in Albufeira on Wednesday the 15th of February

2017 Stages
Stage 1: Albufeira – Lagos
Stage 2: Lagoa – Fóia (Monchique)
Stage 3: Sagres – Sagres (ITT)
Stage 4: Almodôvar – Tavira
Stage 5: Loulé – Malhão

https://www.facebook.com/VoltaAlgarveOfficial/
]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2016 07:06:51 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post100219.html#100219 <![CDATA[Volta ao Algarve : For the record, Welshman Geraint...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post96126.html#96126 Author: cubsur
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Posted: 22/February/2016 at 15:44

For the record, Welshman Geraint Thomas retained his title.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/wales/35627558
]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2016 15:44:20 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post96126.html#96126 <![CDATA[Volta ao Algarve : Have a look here at picture no....]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post96024.html#96024 Author: Andrew
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Posted: 18/February/2016 at 12:00

Have a look here at picture no. 44, you'll recognise it.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/volta-ao-algarve-em-bicicleta-2016/stage-1/results/]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 12:00:13 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post96024.html#96024 <![CDATA[Volta ao Algarve : Great photos, thanks. ]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post96021.html#96021 Author: lucyr
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Posted: 18/February/2016 at 09:25

Great photos, thanks.]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 09:25:44 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post96021.html#96021 <![CDATA[Volta ao Algarve : I took myself to the roundabout...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post96020.html#96020 Author: cubsur
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Posted: 18/February/2016 at 09:22

I took myself to the roundabout outside the Portimão hospital where the race came off the N125, swung around the roundabout and headed off up towards Monchique and the hills. There were maybe a dozen people there to actually watch the race plus those of course who were stopped in traffic, including one old boy who was in arm waving mode! Apologies for the picture quality. It was a very dull day.



The leading riders came through seven or eight minutes before the peloton, so the traffic was held for about 20 minutes in all, not what they planned for I am sure. Although a fairly high quality race, it's a big contrast between this and the Tour de France. There are no safety barriers, straw bales etc at sharp corners and they don't sweep the roads for nails and sharp stones. No sponsors caravan throwing out goodie bags either.

The GNR of course have a fine time, zooming around on their motorbikes with lights flashing and sirens sounding. Here's the leading group pulling away up the hill.



With a swish of tyres, the peloton heads towards the roundabout, several minutes behind the leaders



And off they speed in chase.






A few stragglers and the support vehicles then it's gone, leaving the traffic backed up from here to next week.



]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 09:22:15 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post96020.html#96020 <![CDATA[Volta ao Algarve : I got to see the race pass by...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post96017.html#96017 Author: cubsur
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Posted: 18/February/2016 at 08:59

I got to see the race pass by Portimão hospital - some pictures shortly.
]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 08:59:17 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post96017.html#96017 <![CDATA[Volta ao Algarve : Kittel wins in Albufeira - looks...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post96015.html#96015 Author: DICEYUK
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Posted: 17/February/2016 at 20:36

Kittel wins in Albufeira - looks like a decent crowd at the finish


]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2016 20:36:59 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post96015.html#96015 <![CDATA[Volta ao Algarve : I might have stayed had I been...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post95997.html#95997 Author: cubsur
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Posted: 16/February/2016 at 11:40

I might have stayed had I been able to work out what time they would be going up or down past the Dolphins. They will not enjoy those potholes.

Maybe I can get to Portimão in time to see them zooming along the N125.
]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:40:45 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post95997.html#95997 <![CDATA[Volta ao Algarve : &#034;Anyway, I am going to watch...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post95991.html#95991 Author: Andrew
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Posted: 15/February/2016 at 21:25

"Anyway, I am going to watch Portimonense that afternoon"

Are you sure Tom, have you seen the list of entrants/riders? There are some serious big guns there, quite why it's not getting mainstream tv coverage I know not. There is about 6 of the Worlds top 10 entered, would love to have seen this sporting spectacle.]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:25:43 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post95991.html#95991 <![CDATA[Volta ao Algarve : Some coverage here but I can&#039;t...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post95990.html#95990 Author: Andrew
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Posted: 15/February/2016 at 21:20

Some coverage here but I can't find any mainstream channel covering it.

http://www.steephill.tv/volta-ao-algarve/
]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:20:30 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post95990.html#95990 <![CDATA[Volta ao Algarve : I wasn&#039;t aware of any TV...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post95987.html#95987 Author: cubsur
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Posted: 15/February/2016 at 18:03

I wasn't aware of any TV following the race when it passed nearby a couple of years ago.

It's not on Sport TV. Eurosport is showing the Tour de Andalucia and I don't see any listing for a local channel covering it. A news clip or two is the best we can hope for.

I cannot work out which way they will be going around that figure of eight in the Albufeira area.

Anyway,  I am going to watch Portimonense that afternoon.
]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2016 18:03:08 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/volta-ao-algarve_topic9291_post95987.html#95987