Adrià Pericas Secures First Professional Win at Volta a Portugal

Adrià Pericas has earned his first professional cycling victory in his inaugural season with the UAE Team Emirates-XRG WorldTour squad. The win came on stage 7 of the Volta a Portugal, where Pericas, at 20 years old, out-sprinted two competitors to claim the stage honors and ascend to third place overall in the general classification.

What Happened

Pericas, a graduate of the team’s development program, was part of a leading trio that broke away on the challenging Alto de Germil climb. The group, including Alexis Guerin and Artem Nych of Anicolor/Campicarn, maintained their lead to the finish line in Termas do Gerês. Pericas initiated his sprint on the final ascent and held off his rivals to secure the win. This marks the 17th rider to achieve a victory for UAE Team Emirates-XRG in the 2026 season, contributing to the team's 63 wins overall.

Background

The Emirati cycling team previously set a record with wins from 20 different riders in the preceding season. With nearly three months remaining in the current campaign, the team maintains high ambitions for further success.

Key Facts

• Adrià Pericas won stage 7 of the Volta a Portugal.
• The victory was Pericas's first professional win and occurred in his debut season with UAE Team Emirates-XRG.
• Pericas is 20 years old and moved to third overall in the Volta a Portugal general classification after stage 7.
• He is the 17th different rider to win for UAE Team Emirates-XRG in the 2026 season.
• UAE Team Emirates-XRG has achieved 63 wins in the 2026 season to date.
• Stage 7 of the Volta a Portugal featured the climbs Alto de Germil and Vila do Gerês.
• The general classification after stage 7 saw Alexis Guerin in first place, Artem Nych second, and Adrià Pericas third.