A team time trial has long been the Vuelta’s preferred opening and this is the seventh in a row. Unlike last year's controversial and risky 7.4km beach path route, this is a straight test of power and discipline. The similar 2013 TTT didn’t see big gaps, less than a minute over the top 10, so it’s more about not messing it up.
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'Milan-San Remo should be fun' – Mathieu van der Poel shows he is ready for the Classics with Tirreno-Adriatico tactical masterclass
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As it happened: Selective stage 5 of Paris-Nice won by solo attack
A day of sharp, steep hills to Colombier-le-Vieux features over 3,000 metres of elevation -
Paris-Nice: Jonas Vingegaard launches 20km solo attack for impressive stage 5 victory, extends already massive GC lead
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As it happened: Flying Dutchman storms to victory with race lead changing hands
Mathieu Van der Poel outsprinted the rest with Giulio Pellizzari in second and Tobias Johannessen in third with Pellizzari taking the race lead
