Home favourite Oliveira shines at Volta ao Algarve

Nelson Oliveira (Movistar) put in a respectable ride in Friday's 20.3km time trial to enhance his chances of a podium spot at the Volta ao Algarve. The four-time Portuguese time trial champion finished fifth in the individual test, finished safely in the peloton on Saturday and so sits third overall ahead of Sunday's final stage to the summit of Malhao.

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