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Vuelta a España 2016 stage 1

Vuelta 2016 Stage 1: Sky takes team time trial, Peter Kennaugh first red jersey

Vuelta 2016 Stage 1: Sky takes team time trial, Peter Kennaugh first red jersey

At 27.8 kilometres, the 2016 Vuelta a España opens with a flat team trial. Sky bests Movistar by a marginal gain. As Peter Kennaugh is the first to cross the line the 27-years old Briton takes the red jersey. Quintana, Valverde and Froome finish all in the same time, thus putting 52 seconds into Contador.

Vuelta 2016 Route stage 1: Laias – Castrelo de Miño (Ourense)

Saturday, August 20, 2016 - For the sixth time in a row, La Vuelta a España begins with a team time trial. At 27.8 kilometres, the course leads along the Castrelo do Miño reservoir.

Vuelta 2016 Favourites stage 1: Orica or BMC?

Vuelta 2016 Favourites stage 1: Orica or BMC?

At 27.8 kilometres, stage 1 in the Vuelta a España is a team time trial on the shores of the artificial lake of Castrelo do Miño. Which team is going to take the first red leader's jersey?

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