Volta ao Algarve 2026 - Stage 1 - News

Vila Real de Santo António > Tavira, 183.5km

18.02-22.02

Paul Magnier gave Soudal Quick-Step their first win of 2026 with a dominant sprint victory on stage 1 of the Volta ao Algarve in Tavira, taking the race lead and the first yellow jersey. He beat Jordi Meeus and Pavel Bittner, while Jasper Philipsen finished fourth despite strong team support, and Juan Ayuso picked up three bonus seconds in the Golden Kilometre.

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Magnier gets Soudal-QuickStep off the mark with win in Algarve opener

February 18 2026 - 5:40 PM

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