Team Visma | Lease a Bike Riders Maintain Strong Positions in Algarve After Time Trial

The recent time trial in Algarve has solidified Team Visma | Lease a Bike’s standings in the Portuguese stage race. Jan Tratnik, the team’s leader, is in a promising position for a podium finish after an excellent time trial performance. Sports director Marc Reef praised Tratnik’s performance, stating that he “had a good feeling on the road” and “got a good result.”

Although Sepp Kuss dropped to eleventh in the general classification, Reef expressed satisfaction with his performance, acknowledging that time trials aren’t Kuss’s specialty. He noted, “He lost some time on the competition, but that was to be expected.”

Looking ahead to the final stage, Reef remains optimistic, stating, “We are now third, fourth and eleventh overall. This puts us in a good position. Looking at tomorrow’s stage, with another uphill finish, a lot is still possible.”

The stage saw impressive performances from the team, with Wout van Aert among the best in the standings. The standings currently place Team Visma | Lease a Bike in a strong position for the upcoming stages.

The current results and rankings indicate the team’s strong presence and potential for success as they approach the conclusion of the race. With consistent performances from its riders, Team Visma | Lease a Bike is poised for an exciting conclusion to the Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta.