Fabio Jakobsen continues comeback at Volta ao Algarve

Fabio Jakobsen racing with his Deceuninck-QuickStep teammates
(Image credit: Bettini Photo)

After making his return to racing at last month's Tour of Turkey, Fabio Jakobsen continues his comeback next week at the Volta ao Algarve

The Dutchman, who suffered a life-threatening crash at the Tour de Pologne last August, has been named alongside fellow sprinter Sam Bennett in Deceuninck-QuickStep's seven-man team for the five-day race in Portugal. 

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