Vuelta 2017 stage 1

1. Vuelta 2017: BMC wins team trial, Dennis first red jersey

   Door Harmen Lustig

   The 2017 Vuelta opens with a 13.7 kilometres team trial in Nîmes, France. BMC powers to the win, while QuickStep Floors comes in second and Sunweb in third. Rohan Dennis is the first overall leader.

2. Vuelta 2017 Route stage 1: TTT in Nîmes (fra)

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   Saturday, 19 August 2017 – In line with tradition, the Vuelta a España begins with a team time trial. At 13.7 kilometres, which is almost half of last year's distance, the race is played out in the French city Nîmes.

3. Vuelta 2017 Favourites stage 1: Clash of time trial trains

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   According to tradition, the Vuelta a España begins with a team time trial. This year's TTT is played out on a pan-flat route of almost 14 kilometres.

4. Vuelta 2017 stage 1: Start times TTT

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   The Vuelta a España starts this afternoon - 17:30 local time - in Nîmes, France. Colombian wild card team Manzana Postobon is the first squad to leave the ramp, while Contador's Trek-Segafredo will be the last. Cyclingstage.com brings you all…