2026 Volta ao Algarve Stage 4 Results & Recap
Stage 4 of the 2026 Volta ao Algarve is in the books. The final results and standings are below, followed by our recap of how the race unfolded.
Race Recap
Paul Magnier doubled up in Lagos today. The Soudal-QuickStep sprinter won his second stage of this Volta ao Algarve with a measured and powerful performance that left no room for debate about who the fastest finisher in this race is. The sprint stage provided a day of recovery for the GC contenders before tomorrow's decisive climb to Alto do Malhão.
The 175.1km from Albufeira featured a nine-man breakaway that animated much of the stage before the sprinters' teams pulled it back with 30km to go. A headwind on the run into Lagos created hesitation in the bunch — nobody wanted to commit too early. Tim Torn Teutenberg (Lidl-Trek) launched the leadout inside 700 metres, and Magnier waited for just the right gap before powering down the centre of the road with a burst that none of his rivals could answer. He beat Jordi Meeus (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) by a bike length, with Oded Kogut (NSN Cycling Team) third. Ayuso finished safely in the bunch. His lead of 14 seconds over Seixas carries into tomorrow's finale.
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