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Gabriel Varela, from Cantanhede Cycling/VESAM, leads before the final stage of the GP Alves Barbosa

Diário de Coimbra12 September 2026 at 20:45

Gabriel Varela, rider of the Cantanhede Cycling/VESAM team, is in the lead before the final stage of the 26th Grande Prémio Alves Barbosa, a cycling competition.

The second stage took place this Saturday, linking Montemor-o-Velho to Águeda over a route of 83.5 kilometres.

Gabriel Varela managed to win this stage alone, meaning no other rider accompanied him at the finish.

With this victory, the rider took the lead of the general classification of the event, now positioning himself as the favourite for the title before the final stage.

Why this matters

Readers in the central region of Portugal follow this cycling race that passes through their towns with interest. Varela's lead places the local team Cantanhede/VESAM in a privileged position for the final victory, generating expectation for the last stage. This result represents a significant sporting milestone for the organisations and municipalities involved in the event.

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