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By Open Chronicle with agencies
Portuguese Continental team Feirense Beeceler has officially presented its seven-man roster for the 87th Volta a Portugal, with the club expressing confidence that experience, teamwork and consistency can deliver a strong campaign in the country’s premier cycling race.
The squad was introduced ahead of the race, which begins on 5 August in Lisbon and concludes in Porto on 16 August, as the team prepares to compete against some of the strongest domestic and international outfits in this year’s edition.
A balanced squad for Portugal’s biggest race
Team management believes the selected riders offer the right combination of climbing ability, endurance and tactical versatility required to compete over the demanding twelve-day event.
The seven cyclists chosen for the Volta have been assembled to remain competitive across every type of terrain, from sprint stages and rolling routes to the decisive mountain finishes and individual time trial.
Sporting director Joaquim Andrade highlighted the group’s unity and preparation, stressing that collective strength will be essential throughout one of the most demanding races on the Portuguese calendar.
Experience meets emerging talent
The 2026 squad combines experienced professionals with younger riders eager to establish themselves at the highest domestic level.
Feirense Beeceler strengthened its roster during the off-season with several notable additions, including British rider Harrison Wood and Russian climber Viacheslav Ivanov, both expected to play important roles in the team’s ambitions during stage races.
The management believes the mix of established competitors and emerging talent provides the depth needed to respond to the varied challenges presented by the Volta a Portugal.
A demanding route awaits
This year’s race features a six-kilometre prologue in Lisbon, nine road stages and an individual time trial before concluding in Porto.
Traditional climbs such as Torre, in the Serra da Estrela, and the double ascent of Senhora da Graça are expected to prove decisive in the battle for the general classification, making consistency throughout the race more important than ever.
Representing Santa Maria da Feira
Beyond sporting ambitions, the Volta represents an opportunity for Feirense Beeceler to showcase the club and the city of Santa Maria da Feira on Portugal’s biggest cycling stage.
The team hopes disciplined racing, tactical awareness and collective effort will allow it to compete with the strongest formations in the peloton while pursuing stage victories and a strong overall result.
With the countdown to the start of the 2026 Volta a Portugal entering its final days, Feirense Beeceler heads into the race determined to demonstrate that teamwork and preparation can challenge some of the country’s leading cycling teams.