Volta ao Algarve
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Topic: Volta ao Algarve
Posted By: DICEYUK
Subject: Volta ao Algarve
Date Posted: 15/February/2016 at 16:07
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Thought I'd seen this mentioned on here by Tom a couple of months ago but couldn't find it. Anyway, starts Wednesday Lagos to Albufeira General details here - http://voltaaoalgarve.com/en/ Wednesday route details here - http://voltaaoalgarve.com/en/etapas/etapa-1/ They should finish at the Câmara Municipal de Albufeira between 14.33 and 14.53 As in previous years I've seen several team buses & wagons go past here in the last couple of days so presumably the race headquarters, or the teams' base is at either Alfamar (doubt it though as it's a sh*t hole) or the Adriana Beach Club Resort Hotel (which isn't a sh*t hole) ------------- I hate how peopleï compare Frank Zappa to God. I mean, he's cool and great and nice and everything, but he's no Zappa. |
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Posted By: Andrew
Date Posted: 15/February/2016 at 16:40
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Thanks for the heads up Dicey, wished I was there to watch and follow this, doh! Does anyone know if any of it will be televised and if so by whom, ie. what channel? ------------- Andrew |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 15/February/2016 at 18:03
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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. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: Andrew
Date Posted: 15/February/2016 at 21:20
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Some coverage here but I can't find any mainstream channel covering it. http://www.steephill.tv/volta-ao-algarve/ ------------- Andrew |
Posted By: Andrew
Date Posted: 15/February/2016 at 21:25
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"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. ------------- Andrew |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 16/February/2016 at 11:40
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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. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: DICEYUK
Date Posted: 17/February/2016 at 20:36
Kittel wins in Albufeira - looks like a decent crowd at the finish ------------- I hate how peopleï compare Frank Zappa to God. I mean, he's cool and great and nice and everything, but he's no Zappa. |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 18/February/2016 at 08:59
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I got to see the race pass by Portimão hospital - some pictures shortly. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: cubsur
Date 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.  ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: lucyr
Date Posted: 18/February/2016 at 09:25
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Great photos, thanks. ------------- my beautiful portugal |
Posted By: Andrew
Date Posted: 18/February/2016 at 12:00
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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/ ------------- Andrew |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 22/February/2016 at 15:44
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For the record, Welshman Geraint Thomas retained his title. http://www.bbc.com/sport/wales/35627558" rel="nofollow - http://www.bbc.com/sport/wales/35627558 ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: DICEYUK
Date Posted: 16/November/2016 at 07:06
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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 http://www.facebook.com/VoltaAlgarveOfficial/" rel="nofollow - https://www.facebook.com/VoltaAlgarveOfficial/ ------------- I hate how peopleï compare Frank Zappa to God. I mean, he's cool and great and nice and everything, but he's no Zappa. |
Posted By: Algarveaddick
Date Posted: 16/November/2016 at 15:26
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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... ------------- Go away Duchatalet |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 17/February/2017 at 18:48
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A few pics from Wednesday, just after the start, taken before I fell by the wayside. http://cubsur51.wordpress.com/2017/02/17/volta-ao-algarve-tour-of-the-algarve-cycle-race/" rel="nofollow - 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. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: steven.vanessa
Date Posted: 18/February/2017 at 10:22
| Its on Eurosport as we speak for anyone interested. |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 19/February/2017 at 09:08
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Yes I believe Eurosport are showing the last hour of today's final stage live. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |