Mobility
Volta a Portugal: cyclists who leave litter in the Mata da Albergaria may be expelled from the race
The organization of the 87th Volta a Portugal has set strict environmental rules for the race's passage through the Mata da Albergaria (Peneda-Gerês National Park) this Thursday, 2026-08-13. Restrictions include a ban on spectators, a reduction in support vehicles and motorbikes, a prohibition on aerial filming and loudspeakers, and the mandatory expulsion of any cyclist caught littering on the 11km climb. Additionally, road traffic in the area will be restricted in both directions between 00:00 and 18:00 on Thursday.
Why it matters
If you are planning to travel through or near the Mata da Albergaria in Peneda-Gerês on Thursday, expect road closures and traffic restrictions throughout the day.SIC NotíciasRead original ↗
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