Stage 4 victory means mission accomplished in Algarve for López

ALTO DO MALHO LOUL PORTUGAL FEBRUARY 22 Arrival Miguel ngel Lpez of Colombia and Team Astana Pro Team Celebration during the 46th Volta ao Algarve 2020 Stage 4 a 1697km stage from Albufeira to Alto do Malho 518m Loul VAlgarve2020 on February 22 2020 in Alto do Malho Loul Portugal Photo by Tim de WaeleGetty Images
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Miguel Ángel López (Astana Pro Team) added to his collection of summit finish victories at the Volta ao Algarve on Saturday, putting in a late attack to cross the line first on the Alto do Malhão.

The win, on his first visit to the race, can be added to an impressive list that also includes Lagunas de Neila, Alpe di Pampeago, Sierra Nevada, Superga and Kitzbüheler Horn. López said that his win was a goal achieved for the race – a victory after his attack on stage 2's Alto da Fóia came unstuck.

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Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, Road World Championships, and the spring Classics. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Remco Evenepoel. Their favourite races are the Giro d'Italia, Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix.

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