2011 Volta ao Algarve

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2011 Volta ao Algarve
Volta ao Algarve-2011 poster.jpg
Race details
Dates16–20 February 2011
Stages5
Distance707.7 km (439.7 mi)
Winning time18h 48' 45"
Results
Jersey yellow.svg WinnerFlag of Germany.svg  Tony Martin  (GER) (HTC–Highroad)
  SecondFlag of the United States.svg  Tejay van Garderen  (USA) (HTC–Highroad)
  ThirdFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Lieuwe Westra  (NED) (Vacansoleil–DCM)

Jersey white.svg PointsFlag of the United States.svg  Tyler Farrar  (USA) (Garmin–Cervélo)
Jersey green.svg MountainsFlag of Portugal (official).svg  Ricardo Mestre  (POR) (Tavira–Prio)
Jersey blue.svg SprintsFlag of Portugal (official).svg  Cesar Fonte  (POR) (Barbot–Efapel)
  Team HTC–Highroad
  2010
2012  

The 2011 Volta ao Algarve was the 37th edition of the Volta ao Algarve cycling stage race. It was held from 16 to 20 February 2011, and was rated as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour. [1] Just like the previous year, it started at the Algarve Stadium in Faro and ended with an individual time trial in Portimão.

Contents

Teams and cyclists

There were 21 teams in the 2011 Volta ao Algarve. Among them were 12 UCI ProTour teams, five UCI Professional Continental teams, and four Continental teams. Each team was allowed eight riders on their squad, giving the event a peloton of 168 cyclists at its outset.

The 21 teams in the race were: [2]

Tour stages

Stage 1

16 February 2011 Algarve Stadium to Albufeira, 157.5 km (97.9 mi) [3]
Stage 1 results
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Philippe Gilbert  (BEL) Omega Pharma–Lotto 4h 36' 36"
2Flag of Germany.svg  Gerald Ciolek  (GER) Quick-Step + 5"
3Flag of Germany.svg  André Greipel  (GER) Omega Pharma–Lotto + 5"
4Flag of the United States.svg  Tyler Farrar  (USA) Garmin–Cervélo + 5"
5Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Michael Matthews  (AUS) Rabobank + 5"
6Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Baden Cooke  (AUS) Saxo Bank–SunGard + 5"
7Flag of Germany.svg  John Degenkolb  (GER) HTC–Highroad + 5"
8Flag of Germany.svg  Andreas Klöden  (GER) Team RadioShack + 5"
9Flag of France.svg  Tony Gallopin  (FRA) Cofidis + 5"
10Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Wout Poels  (NED) Vacansoleil–DCM + 5"
General Classification after Stage 1
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Philippe Gilbert  (BEL) Jersey yellow.svg Jersey white.svg Omega Pharma–Lotto 4h 36' 26"
2Flag of Germany.svg  Gerald Ciolek  (GER) Quick-Step + 9"
3Flag of Germany.svg  André Greipel  (GER) Omega Pharma–Lotto + 11"
4Flag of the United States.svg  Tyler Farrar  (USA) Garmin–Cervélo + 15"
5Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Michael Matthews  (AUS) Rabobank + 15"
6Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Baden Cooke  (AUS) Saxo Bank–SunGard + 15"
7Flag of Germany.svg  John Degenkolb  (GER) HTC–Highroad + 15"
8Flag of Germany.svg  Andreas Klöden  (GER) Team RadioShack + 15"
9Flag of France.svg  Tony Gallopin  (FRA) Cofidis + 15"
10Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Wout Poels  (NED) Vacansoleil–DCM + 15"

Stage 2

17 February 2011 Lagoa to Lagos, 186.5 km (115.9 mi) [4]
Stage 2 results
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Germany.svg  John Degenkolb  (GER) HTC–Highroad 4h 57' 56"
2Flag of the United States.svg  Tyler Farrar  (USA) Garmin–Cervélo s.t.
3Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Michael Matthews  (AUS) Rabobank s.t.
4Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Baden Cooke  (AUS) Saxo Bank–SunGard + 1"
5Flag of France.svg  Sébastien Hinault  (FRA) Ag2r–La Mondiale + 1"
6Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Philippe Gilbert  (BEL) Jersey yellow.svg Omega Pharma–Lotto + 1"
7Flag of Portugal (official).svg  Filipe Duarte Sousa Cardoso  (POR) Barbot–Efapel + 1"
8Flag of Germany.svg  Fabian Wegmann  (GER) Leopard Trek + 1"
9Flag of Germany.svg  Gerald Ciolek  (GER) Jersey white.svg Quick-Step + 1"
10Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Dmitry Fofonov  (KAZ) Astana + 1"
General Classification after Stage 2
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Philippe Gilbert  (BEL) Jersey yellow.svg Jersey white.svg Omega Pharma–Lotto 9h 34' 23"
2Flag of Germany.svg  John Degenkolb  (GER) HTC–Highroad + 4"
3Flag of the United States.svg  Tyler Farrar  (USA) Garmin–Cervélo + 8"
4Flag of Germany.svg  Gerald Ciolek  (GER) Quick-Step + 9"
5Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Michael Matthews  (AUS) Rabobank + 10"
6Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Baden Cooke  (AUS) Saxo Bank–SunGard + 15"
7Flag of Portugal (official).svg  Filipe Duarte Sousa Cardoso  (POR) Barbot–Efapel + 15"
8Flag of Germany.svg  Fabian Wegmann  (GER) Leopard Trek + 15"
9Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Jürgen Roelandts  (BEL) Omega Pharma–Lotto + 15"
10Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Sebastian Langeveld  (NED) Rabobank + 15"

Stage 3

18 February 2011 Tavira to Malhão, 179.2 km (111.3 mi) [5]
Stage 3 results
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Steve Cummings  (GBR) Team Sky 4h 56' 19"
2Flag of the United States.svg  Tejay van Garderen  (USA) HTC–Highroad s.t.
3Flag of Spain.svg  Alberto Contador  (ESP) Saxo Bank–SunGard s.t.
4Flag of Estonia.svg  Rein Taaramäe  (EST) Cofidis s.t.
5Flag of Germany.svg  Tony Martin  (GER) HTC–Highroad s.t.
6Flag of Portugal (official).svg  Tiago Machado  (POR) Team RadioShack + 6"
7Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Simon Gerrans  (AUS) Team Sky + 16"
8Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Roman Kreuziger  (CZE) Astana + 16"
9Flag of Germany.svg  Andreas Klöden  (GER) Team RadioShack + 16"
10Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Ryder Hesjedal  (CAN) Garmin–Cervélo + 16"
General Classification after Stage 3
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Steve Cummings  (GBR) Jersey yellow.svg Team Sky 14h 30' 47"
2Flag of Spain.svg  Alberto Contador  (ESP) Saxo Bank–SunGard + 6"
3Flag of Germany.svg  Tony Martin  (GER) HTC–Highroad + 10"
4Flag of the United States.svg  Tejay van Garderen  (USA) HTC–Highroad + 12"
5Flag of Estonia.svg  Rein Taaramäe  (EST) Cofidis + 18"
6Flag of Germany.svg  Andreas Klöden  (GER) Team RadioShack + 26"
7Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Ryder Hesjedal  (CAN) Garmin–Cervélo + 26"
8Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Simon Gerrans  (AUS) Team Sky + 26"
9Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Wout Poels  (NED) Vacansoleil–DCM + 30"
10Flag of Portugal (official).svg  Tiago Machado  (POR) Team RadioShack + 31"

Stage 4

19 February 2011 Albufeira to Tavira, 167.3 km (104.0 mi) [6]
Stage 4 results
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Germany.svg  André Greipel  (GER) Omega Pharma–Lotto 3h 56' 55"
2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Michael Matthews  (AUS) Rabobank s.t.
3Flag of France.svg  Anthony Ravard  (FRA) Ag2r–La Mondiale s.t.
4Flag of the United States.svg  Tyler Farrar  (USA) Jersey white.svg Garmin–Cervélo s.t.
5Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Allan Davis  (AUS) Astana s.t.
6Flag of Germany.svg  John Degenkolb  (GER) HTC–Highroad s.t.
7Flag of Germany.svg  Gerald Ciolek  (GER) Quick-Step s.t.
8Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Boy Van Poppel  (NED) UnitedHealthcare s.t.
9Flag of Slovenia.svg  Borut Božič  (SLO) Vacansoleil–DCM s.t.
10Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Baden Cooke  (AUS) Saxo Bank–SunGard s.t.
General Classification after Stage 4
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Steve Cummings  (GBR) Jersey yellow.svg Team Sky 18h 27' 42"
2Flag of Spain.svg  Alberto Contador  (ESP) Saxo Bank–SunGard + 6"
3Flag of Germany.svg  Tony Martin  (GER) HTC–Highroad + 10"
4Flag of the United States.svg  Tejay van Garderen  (USA) HTC–Highroad + 12"
5Flag of Estonia.svg  Rein Taaramäe  (EST) Cofidis + 18"
6Flag of Germany.svg  Andreas Klöden  (GER) Team RadioShack + 26"
7Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Ryder Hesjedal  (CAN) Garmin–Cervélo + 26"
8Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Simon Gerrans  (AUS) Team Sky + 26"
9Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Wout Poels  (NED) Vacansoleil–DCM + 30"
10Flag of Portugal (official).svg  Tiago Machado  (POR) Team RadioShack + 31"

Stage 5

20 February 2011 Lagoa to Portimão, 17.2 km (10.7 mi) [7]
Stage 5 results
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Germany.svg  Tony Martin  (GER) HTC–Highroad 20' 53"
2Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Lieuwe Westra  (NED) Vacansoleil–DCM + 5"
3Flag of Portugal (official).svg  Tiago Machado  (POR) Team RadioShack + 26"
4Flag of New Zealand.svg  Jesse Sergent  (NZL) Team RadioShack + 27"
5Flag of Germany.svg  Andreas Klöden  (GER) Team RadioShack + 30"
6Flag of the United States.svg  Tejay van Garderen  (USA) HTC–Highroad + 30"
7Flag of Spain.svg  Luis León Sánchez  (ESP) Rabobank + 30"
8Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Sébastien Rosseler  (BEL) Team RadioShack + 31"
9Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Thomas De Gendt  (BEL) Vacansoleil–DCM + 39"
10Flag of France.svg  Sylvain Chavanel  (FRA) Quick-Step + 42"
Final Classification
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Germany.svg  Tony Martin  (GER) Jersey yellow.svg HTC–Highroad 18h 48' 45"
2Flag of the United States.svg  Tejay van Garderen  (USA) HTC–Highroad + 32"
3Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Lieuwe Westra  (NED) Vacansoleil–DCM + 39"
4Flag of Spain.svg  Alberto Contador  (ESP) Saxo Bank–SunGard + 41"
5Flag of Germany.svg  Andreas Klöden  (GER) Team RadioShack + 46"
6Flag of Portugal (official).svg  Tiago Machado  (POR) Team RadioShack + 47"
7Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Steve Cummings  (GBR) Team Sky + 53"
8Flag of Estonia.svg  Rein Taaramäe  (EST) Cofidis + 59"
9Flag of Spain.svg  Luis León Sánchez  (ESP) Rabobank + 1' 04"
10Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Thomas De Gendt  (BEL) Vacansoleil–DCM + 1' 05"

Classification leadership

In the 2011 Volta ao Algarve, four different jerseys were awarded. For the general classification, calculated by adding each cyclist's finishing times on each stage, and allowing time bonuses for the first three finishers on each stage and in intermediate sprints, the leader received a yellow jersey. This classification was considered the most important of the Volta ao Algarve, and the winner is considered the winner of the Volta. Additionally, there was a sprints classification, which awarded a blue jersey. In the sprints classification, cyclists got points for finishing in the top three in an intermediate sprint. The first across the sprint points got 3 points, the second got 2, and the third got a single point.

There was also a mountains classification, which awarded a green jersey. In the mountains classification, points were won by reaching the top of a mountain before other cyclists. Each climb was categorized, with the more difficult climbs awarding more points.

The points classification awarded a white jersey. In the points classification, cyclists got points based on the order at the finish line of each stage. The stage win afforded 25 points, second on the stage was worth 20, third 16, fourth 13, fifth 10, sixth 8, seventh 6, eighth 4, ninth 2, and tenth was worth a single point. The points awarded in the sprints classification counted equivalently for this classification.

There was fifth classification to this race for the best Portuguese rider. However, no jersey was awarded, since the UCI limits the amount of rewarded jerseys to four per race.

The race also awarded a teams classification, which, too, was not represented by a jersey. The teams classification was calculated by adding the times of each team's best three riders per stage per day.

StageWinnerGeneral Classification
Jersey yellow.svg
Mountains Classification
Jersey green.svg
Sprints Classification
Jersey blue.svg
Points Classification
Jersey white.svg
Best Portuguese Rider ClassificationTeams Classification
1 Philippe Gilbert Philippe Gilbert Ricardo Mestre César Fonte Philippe Gilbert Filipe Duarte Sousa Cardoso Omega Pharma–Lotto
2 John Degenkolb Thomas De Gendt HTC–Highroad
3 Steve Cummings Steve Cummings Tyler Farrar Tiago Machado
4 André Greipel César Fonte
5 Tony Martin Tony Martin
Final Tony Martin Ricardo Mestre César Fonte Tyler Farrar Tiago Machado HTC–Highroad

References

  1. "UCI Road Calendar 2011". Union Cycliste Internationale . Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  2. Gruber, Jared (5 January 2011). "Volta ao Algarve promising a strong field despite schedule conflict with Ruta del Sol". VeloNews. Competitor Group, Inc. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
  3. "Gilbert claims Algarve opener with late attack". Cycling News. 16 February 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
  4. Hymas, Peter (17 February 2011). "Degenkolb lights up Lagos". Cycling News. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
  5. Hymas, Peter (18 February 2011). "Cummings prevails on Alto do Malhão". Cycling News. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
  6. "Greipel sprints to stage 4 win". Cycling News. 19 February 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
  7. Westemeyer, Susan (20 February 2011). "Martin takes stage and overall title". Cycling News. Retrieved 15 February 2012.