<div> <p>It’s another packed week of early-season racing, as we look back on the key action from the UAE, Andalusia and the Algarve last week – and ahead to Belgium’s Opening Weekend.</p><p>Daniel Friebe, Lionel Birnie and Rob Hatch focus first on the Volta ao Algarve, where Paul Seixas cranked up the hype around his short and long-term future with a stunning stage win and top-three overall finish. The winner of that race overall was Juan Ayuso, now of Lidl-Trek and formerly UAE. The rider who some might argue made Ayuso expendable at UAE, Isaac del Toro, ruled the roost at the UAE Tour. </p><p>Our Omloop Nieuwsblad preview is also an opportunity to find out whether there’s any truth to rumours about perhaps the biggest star of the recent Winter Olympics joining Uno-X. Team manager Thor Hushovd sets us straight on that, plus we visit our own Belgian Classics oracle in Coorevits Corner. </p><p><strong>EPISODE SPONSORS</strong></p><p><strong>Indeed</strong><br>If you are looking to hire someone for your company, maybe the best way isn’t to search for a candidate but to match with Indeed. Go to <a href="http://indeed.com/cycle">indeed.com/cycle</a> now to get a £100 sponsored job credit and get matched with the perfect candidate fast.</p><p><strong>Bikmo<br></strong>This episode of The Cycling Podcast is brought to you by Bikmo cycle insurance – because let's face it, things happen. Whether it's a crash landing, the heartbreak of a stolen bike, or the ultimate facepalm moment of reversing over your prized aero wheel, Bikmo has you covered. Flexible policies that you can cancel anytime, 50% off extra bikes in your household, protection for your kit, race entries, and even damage while travelling to your next epic ride – they've thought of it all. Protect your ride before it's too late – head to <a href="http://bikmo.com/">Bikmo.com</a> to get covered.</p><p><strong>NordVPN</strong><br>Get NordVPN two-year plan + four months extra ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/tcp">https://nordvpn.com/tcp</a> It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee.</p><p><strong>Follow us on social media:</strong><br><a href="https://twitter.com/cycling_podcast">Twitter @cycling_podcast</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecyclingpodcast/">Instagram @thecyclingpodcast</a></p><p><strong>Friends of the Podcast</strong><br>Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at <a href="http://thecyclingpodcast.com/">thecyclingpodcast.com</a> to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.</p><p><strong>The 11.01 Cappuccino</strong><br>Our regular email newsletter is now on Substack. <a href="https://thecyclingpodcast.substack.com/">Subscribe here</a> for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it’s after 11am).</p><p><strong>The Cannibal &amp; Badger</strong><br>Friends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our new virtual pub, The Cannibal &amp; Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. <a href="https://thecyclingpodcast.supportingcast.fm/">Log in</a> to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.</p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/thecyclingpodcast">The Cycling Podcast is on Strava</a></p><p><em>The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.</em></p></div>