Vuelta a Espana: DSM-Firmenich claim surprise win in opening team trial

Dutch team DSM-Firmenich overcame torrential rain for a surprise win in the first stage of the Vuelta a Espana. Italian rider Lorenzo Milesi took the opening red jersey as the first of the team’s riders to cross the line in the 14.8km team time trial in Barcelona. A thunderstorm ahead of the race created slippery conditions which led to several crashes. Reigning Vuelta champion Remco Evenepoel and his Soudal-QuickStep team-mates finished fourth. DSM were second to start and set what looked an early strong benchmark of 17 minutes 30 seconds, which penultimate starters Movistar Team finished a fraction of a…