Portugal's Volta race statistics

2022 Tour of Portugal: A Comprehensive Overview

The 2022 Tour of Portugal, also known as the Volta a Portugal, is set to take place with a mix of traditional features and some new elements. While specific details for this year's event may not be readily available, we can provide a general understanding of the race based on past editions and references to the 2025 Tour.

Route and Stage Details

The Tour of Portugal typically spans approximately 10 days, featuring around 10 stages plus a prologue. The race covers a variety of terrains, including flat, hilly, and mountainous routes. For instance, the 2025 edition started with a prologue, a 3.4-kilometre individual time trial in Maia, followed by stages ranging from about 155 km to 179 km.

Jersey Competitions

The race traditionally awards several classification jerseys, such as the General Classification (Yellow Jersey) for the rider with the lowest overall time, Points Classification for consistency and sprint points, Mountains Classification for the best climber, Young Rider Classification for the highest-ranked young cyclist by overall time, and Team Classification based on best cumulative team times.

Team Participation

Teams from professional to continental level participate in the Tour of Portugal. The usual roster consists of about 20-25 teams with 6-8 riders each.

Prize Information

While specific prize money for the 2022 edition isn't detailed, the Tour of Portugal typically offers monetary prizes for overall placements, stage wins, and classification jerseys. Top finishers in the general classification and jersey competitions receive cash awards, which vary year by year and according to race organizers.

Key Features of the 2022 Tour of Portugal

The race features 16 teams, including 9 Portuguese, 2 Spanish, 2 North American, 1 Australian, 1 Israeli, and 1 Mexican team.
There are fewer mountain prizes this year: 1 special category, 4 first category, 7 second, 11 third, and 5 fourth.
The winner of each stage (with the exception of the prologue) receives a prize of 2,880 euros.
Bonus seconds (10, 6, 4) are still awarded to the winner, second place, and third place, respectively, in all stages.
The length of the individual time trial (10th stage) is not specified.
The length in kilometres of the longest stage is 185.2 (3rd stage between Boticas and Bragança).
Joaquim Andrade holds the record for the most participations (21).
Neutral support vehicles, plus a motorcycle, assist cyclists when their team vehicles are too far away.
There is a rest day in the competition.
The total prize value in the competition is 120,120 euros.
The prologue is 3.4 kilometres long.
The number of riders whose time counts toward the team classification is not specified.
Artem Nych, the winner of previous editions, is still participating.
The highest altitude in the competition is at Torre, Serra da Estrela, finish line of the 7th stage, which is 1,961 meters.
The total length of the competition is 1,581 kilometres, 41.5 more than last year.
The individual time trial (10th stage) is 16.7 kilometres long.
Flying finishes are featured in the competition.

For exact stage profiles, route maps, and full 2022 specifics, we recommend checking official race archives or sanctioned cycling databases directly related to the 2022 event.

The 2022 Tour of Portugal, as described, includes various stages of sports events, such as flat, hilly, and mountainous routes, spanning approximately 10 days with a prologue.
The competition awards several sports classification jerseys, including the General Classification, Points Classification, Mountains Classification, Young Rider Classification, and Team Classification.