The International Cycling Union (UCI) this Sunday released the Continental calendars for next year, and the Volta ao Alentejo begins 20 e termina a 24 March. Venezuelan Orluis Aular (Caja Rural / Seguros RGA) makes history, by achieving an encore in this year's Volta ao Alentejo.
Appointed as favorite from the start, Orluis Aular confirmed, Evora, the victory at the end of the 40th Volta ao Alentejo. The Venezuelan, already winner in 2022, entered the “Alentejana†list as the first runner to repeat the triumph consecutively. He is the second runner to win the “Alentejana†twice after Carlos Barbero in 2014 (Fundacion Euskadi) is at 2017 (Movistar).
Taking advantage of the European Championships that ended this Sunday in the Netherlands, the UCI released the Continental Calendars for next year.
With regard to the seven Portuguese international competitions, The change in the date of the Tour of Portugal stands out, who goes on the road earlier than usual, of 24 July to 4 August (and with the ending confirmed in Viseu).
The first international event scheduled is the Figueira Champions Classics, a 10 Feb., which was promoted to the ProSéries category. The Tour of the Algarve follows, of 14 a 18 Feb., in the same category, which allows WorldTeams teams to be present in both competitions. The Arrábida Classic is scheduled for 17 March (1.2) and the Tour of Alentejo (2.2) of 20 a 24 March. The Beiras and Serra da Estrela Grand Prix (2.2) go to the road 2 May and ends 5. Finally, of 11 a 14 Another edition of the Joaquim Agostinho Trophy takes place in July (2.2).
The Spanish calendar coincides in some situations with Portuguese events: the Tour of Andalusia takes place on the same dates as the Tour of the Algarve (14 a 18 Feb.) and the Tour of Catalonia 18 a 24 March (coincides with the Volta ao Alentejo, 20 a 24).
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