Azorean cyclist João Medeiros is training hard for the Volta a Portugal, one of the countrys biggest bike races. Learn about his journey, the race details, and what this means for the Azores. AçoresTimes AzoresNews VoltaAPortugal CyclingPortugal
azorian cyclist Joe Maderos is getting ready for the asterisk Voltu a Portugal asterisk a famous bike race in Portugal the race will happen in August 2024 joe is from the Azors a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean he is training hard to compete against the best cyclists in Portugal the Volulta of Portugal is one of the oldest and most important cycling races in the country it lasts about 10 days and covers more than 1,500 km cyclists ride through mountains cities and small towns joe hopes to make the Azors proud joeos is not new to cycling he has won races in the Azors before now he wants to show his skills in mainland Portugal the Azors rarely have cyclists in big races like this so Joe’s participation is special the race will be on RTP Portugal’s national TV channel fans can watch Joe and other cyclists live the Azors will context for foreigners the Azors are part of Portugal but are far from the mainland the Volulta of Portugal is like the tour to France but smaller cycling is very popular in Portugal especially in Good luck