The first of five stages will see riders cover just under 190 kilometres between Albufeira and Lagos, and will be a good indicator to see in what form riders are for this year’s Volta.

A total of 25 teams are participating, with 12 of them from the top tier WorldTour. The race starts at 12.30pm outside Albufeira Town Hall.

Riders are expected to arrive at around 5pm at the Praça Infante Dom Henrique along the main avenue in Lagos.