{"id":229811,"date":"2026-02-22T12:14:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T12:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/22\/volta-ao-algarve-stage-5-live-gc-in-the-balance-ahead-of-tough-climactic-stage\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T12:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T12:14:12","slug":"volta-ao-algarve-stage-5-live-gc-in-the-balance-ahead-of-tough-climactic-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/22\/volta-ao-algarve-stage-5-live-gc-in-the-balance-ahead-of-tough-climactic-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Volta ao Algarve stage 5 LIVE: GC in the balance ahead of tough climactic stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p>Refresh <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-22T12:14:12+00:00\">2026-02-22T12:14:12.972Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"030511c3-2db2-4a5a-99c4-dbaaf89b5e43\">Ayuso and Magnier, waiting at the unofficial start a little earlier.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"c87169bd-0ed1-4f7a-9c70-bfd7dda29a75\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nVSDNV6kdW5ahqSYHeh67m-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nVSDNV6kdW5ahqSYHeh67m-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nVSDNV6kdW5ahqSYHeh67m-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nVSDNV6kdW5ahqSYHeh67m-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nVSDNV6kdW5ahqSYHeh67m-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nVSDNV6kdW5ahqSYHeh67m-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-22T12:10:56+00:00\">2026-02-22T12:10:56.077Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c96ebd2a-16c0-496e-bc9a-8ba577bc53ff\">We&#8217;ll find out soon enough &#8211; the riders are moving through the neutralised zone and will see the flag very soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-22T12:09:04+00:00\">2026-02-22T12:09:04.033Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8818e438-11e9-4909-8eb1-4569e9754d3a\">Interestingly, there\u2019s an intermediate sprint within the first 10km of the start. Will the GC riders get involved to try and capture some bonus seconds?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-22T12:03:01+00:00\">2026-02-22T12:03:01.124Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4abb80a1-7d7a-44b8-b838-02f6dc0dc13c\">A reminder of what happened yesterday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/volta-ao-algarve-paul-magnier-doubles-up-with-another-sprint-victory-on-stage-4\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/volta-ao-algarve-paul-magnier-doubles-up-with-another-sprint-victory-on-stage-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volta ao Algarve: Paul Magnier doubles up with another sprint victory on stage 4<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-22T11:59:25+00:00\">2026-02-22T11:59:25.481Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"08ec6d93-a3e0-4d2d-9035-850289efe7e2\">One of Portugal\u2019s best riders, Ant\u00f3nio Morgado, will not start today pulling out with illness. He hasn\u2019t quite looked his best this race, but will still be missed by UAE leader Jo\u00e3o Almeida as he plots to take the overall victory today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-22T11:56:43+00:00\">2026-02-22T11:56:43.110Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a657815a-ec48-4bba-82ed-4302690aa4dd\">Here\u2019s yesterday\u2019s winner Paul Magier at the start this morning in Faro. Having won two stages at this race, his job is done, though he\u2019ll want to make sure he finishes safely today and seals the green jersey he\u2019s wearing as leader of the points classification.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"d3e06d40-4cfe-4d4c-8d17-97b7132c6667\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWQ5NdDGZGan4h5o26nd8P-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWQ5NdDGZGan4h5o26nd8P-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWQ5NdDGZGan4h5o26nd8P-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWQ5NdDGZGan4h5o26nd8P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWQ5NdDGZGan4h5o26nd8P-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWQ5NdDGZGan4h5o26nd8P-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"FARO, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 22: Paul Magnier of France and Team Soudal Quick-Step - Green Points Jersey prior to the 52nd Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta 2026, Stage 5 a 148.4km stage from Faro to Malhao - Loule 512m on February 22, 2026 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWQ5NdDGZGan4h5o26nd8P-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWQ5NdDGZGan4h5o26nd8P-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWQ5NdDGZGan4h5o26nd8P-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWQ5NdDGZGan4h5o26nd8P-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWQ5NdDGZGan4h5o26nd8P-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWQ5NdDGZGan4h5o26nd8P-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWQ5NdDGZGan4h5o26nd8P.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWQ5NdDGZGan4h5o26nd8P.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-22T11:53:23+00:00\">2026-02-22T11:53:23.533Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"53173d6a-fdc2-49d7-abf4-f155816954c1\">The first thing to report is that there has been a correction in the GC rankings since yesterday\u2019s finish. At the time a spit of seven seconds was given in the peloton, with Seixas caught the wrong side of it and losing 7 seconds as a result. But they have now all been given the same time, meaning Seixas is just 7 seconds down on Ayuso on GC, rather than 14.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-22T11:51:18+00:00\">2026-02-22T11:51:18.728Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5868c683-8b62-47d0-af00-cf6138c6cd71\">We\u2019re all set for the final stage of the Volta ao Algarve, where the fate of the yellow jersey will be determined.<\/p>\n<p>Can Juan Ayuso hold on to his overall lead? Or will Paul Seixas gain the time he needs to depose him? Or can Jo\u00e3o Almeida or one of the riders further behind pull off a surprise? The stage is set for an exciting finale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-17T18:31:43+00:00\">2026-02-17T18:31:43.820Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8e41f495-ae69-4ed2-b51b-b1d526dbf6bd\">Hello and welcome to the fifth and final stage of the 2026 Volta ao Algarve!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" style=\"--text-on-accent-color: white; --comment-widget-header-bg-color: var(--accent-color); --comment-widget-header-text-color: var(--text-on-accent-color); --comment-widget-header-link-color: var(--text-on-accent-color);\" x-data=\"ViafouraComments('300px')\" x-show=\"$store.Viafoura.showWidgets\" data-nosnippet=\"\" data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=\" vfcustom-community-guidelines=\"\" follow=\"\" our=\"\" href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community\" guidelines=\"\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\" x-show=\"showConfirmDisplayNamePrompt\" x-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<p><button x-on:click=\"$store.ViafouraAuthModal.logout()\" type=\"button\" class=\"block mb-3 w-full justify-center px-3 py-2 text-sm font-semibold text-white shadow-sm button-primary\"><br \/>\nLogout<br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/volta-ao-algarve-stage-5-live-gc-in-the-balance-ahead-of-tough-climactic-stage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Refresh 2026-02-22T12:14:12.972Z Ayuso and Magnier, waiting at the unofficial start a little earlier. 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