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Key Takeaways: Vuelta a España Stage 1

Key Takeaways: Vuelta a España Stage 1

Breaking down a wild and absurd opening team time trial in Barcelona

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Spencer Martin
Aug 27, 2023
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The DSM-Firmenich team pulled off an extremely unexpected victory to upset the highly-touted pre-stage favorites to win the opening stage, a 14.8-kilometer team time trial through the technical and rain-soaked streets of Barcelona, of the 2023 Vuelta a España. Movistar may have just missed out on the stage victory after coming over the line just a few f…

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