The 51st edition of the Volta ao Algarve, which will take place between February 19 and 23, 2025, promises to bring several innovations.
The route will be renewed, with details of the changes expected to be announced in the next few days.
In addition, the race will feature significant new additions to the squad, with the entry of a new team and the return of a traditional Belgian team, which will guarantee a high level of competition.
Bahrain Victorious to make debut with Afonso Eulálio in squad
One of the big novelties will be the debut of Bahrain Victorious in the Tour of the Algarve. The WorldTeam will be joined by Portuguese rider Afonso Eulálio, who joins the World Tour after two seasons with ABTF Betão-Feirense.
Bahrain Victorious had been interested in taking part in the Portuguese race since before the 2024 edition, being the first team to request an invitation for this year.
Lotto returns after 4-year absence
After a four-year absence, Belgium’s Lotto (which will lose sponsor Dstny in 2025) returns to the Algarve with the experience of 13 previous participations and an impressive record of eight stage wins. Their successes include the triumphs of Tom Steels (2005), Gert Steegmans (2006), André Greipel (2011, 2015 and 2017), Philippe Gilbert (2011) and Gianni Meersman (2012).
Currently considered the best ProTeam in the world, occupying 9th place in the rankings, Lotto is also a strong candidate for promotion to the WorldTour at the end of the 2025 season.
Caja Rural-Seguros RGA confirmed for the 15th consecutive year
Spain’s Caja Rural-Seguros RGA, one of the most regular foreign teams in the Volta ao Algarve, will be present for the 15th consecutive year. The team will feature Olympic track champion Iúri Leitão, who promises to contest stages aimed at sprinters.
Teams confirmed so far:
In addition to the three teams announced recently, four other teams were already confirmed for the 2025 Tour of the Algarve:
- Alpecin-Deceuninck
- EF Education-EasyPost
- Groupama-FDJ
- Team dsm-firmenich PostNL
With a diverse line-up and exciting new features, the Volta ao Algarve reinforces its role as one of the most prestigious events on the international cycling calendar.
Volta ao Algarve | 19 a 23 de Fevereiro 2025