Marcel Kittel (Etixx-QuickStep) continues his rich vein of early season form on the first stage of the 2016 Volta ao Algarve by sprinting ahead of André Greipel (Lotto-Soudal) to the victory.
The Germans went head-to-head for the first time this season in the Portuguese race, with both their sprint trains active in trying to set-up the finish for their fast men.
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British Paralympian found alive and safe after missing person reportSam Ruddock hadn't been heard from in 11 days, but has now been located
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Tadej Pogačar was dominant at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, but I hope for a competitive Tour de FranceThe Slovenian has finished on the podium of the last six Monuments, the first man to do so - when will he stop dominating?
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Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl release 2022 kit from new partners CastelliThe Italian clothing brand will make the Belgian team's kit until at least 2024
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Patrick Lefevere says Vuelta a España suits Evenepoel but doesn't want him given favourite statusThe young Belgian abandoned the Giro d'Italia in 2021 after 18 stages
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Mauri Vansevenant and Rémi Cavagna recovering after car hit them at training campThe French road race champion suffered a fractured L1 vertebrae with the Belgian breaking his thumb
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'He turned pro too early': Eddy Merckx just can't stop commenting on EvenepoelThe cycling legend has happily voiced his opinion on the young Belgian multiple times during the rider's short career
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WATCH: Emotional behind the scenes footage of Mark Cavendish's first stage win at the 2021 Tour de FranceHis reaction to victory on stage four is a part of a docuseries created by Deceuninck - Quick-Step
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Mark Cavendish signs one-year contract extension with Deceuninck - Quick-StepThe Manxman has finally put pen to paper on a new deal that keeps him at the Belgian team until the end of 2022
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Deceuninck CEO states women's cycling is a factor in Alpecin-Fenix switch: 'We discussed that at Quick-Step, but Patrick is Patrick'The Belgian company leaves Quick-Step at the end of 2021, after three seasons with the team
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Patrick Lefevere reacts to Deceuninck joining Alpecin-Fenix: 'I have absolutely no problem with it'Deceuninck and Quick-Step will end their partnership after three years together at the end of the year
