Volta a Portugal: Race leader Alexis Guérin climbs to second stage win on stage 9

Race action with Alexis Guerin (Anicolor-Campicarn) in the leader's race jersey (centre) during stage 8 of the 2026 Volta a Portugal
Race action with Alexis Guerin (Anicolor-Campicarn) in the leader's race jersey (centre) during stage 8 of the 2026 Volta a Portugal (Image credit: Volta a Portugal / Rodrigo Rodrigues and Igor Martins / FPC)

Race leader Alexis Guérin (Anicolor-Campicarn) launched from a select trio in the final 500 metres on the climb to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Grace to win stage 9, claiming his second stage victory at the Volta a Portugal.

Jose Neves (Gi Group Holding-Simoldes-Udo) took second, three seconds later with Guérin’s teammate Artem Nych crossing the line a further six seconds later for third.

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