The 75th edition of Volta a Portugal kicked off today with a 5.3km prologue in the guise of a team time trial.
Taking only six minutes and 39 seconds to complete the course through the streets of Lisbon, Dutch team Cycling Team de Rijka-Shanks took victory two seconds ahead of Leopard-trek Continental team.
25-year-old Christophe Phingsten will be wearing the race leader’s jersey during stage 1 tomorrow.
Result, Tour of Portugal Prologue
1. Cycling Team de Rijke-Shanks 06:39 45
2. Leopard - Trek Continental Team 0:02”
3. Sojasun 0:03”
4. Rusvelo 0:06”
5. IAM Cycling 0:07”
6. UnitedHealthcare Presented by Maxxis
7. Team MTN Qhubeka
8. Efapel - Glassdrive 0:11”
9. LA Aluminios - Antarte 0:12”
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