Adriatica Ionica Race: UAE Team Emirates races to 2nd in the time trial

New stage race in northeast Italy begins with a 23.3km team time trial.

UAE Team Emirates raced to the second best spot in the flat and fast stage from San Donà di Piave to Lido di Jesolo. They recorded a time of 25-42 minutes.

The Emirates team averaged 54.39kmh over the distance, but not fast enough to topple Quick-Step Floors. The Belgian WorldTour team won the stage with 25-28 minutes.

Tomorrow, the riders race the second stage. They cover 152.5 kilometres from Lido di Jesolo to Maser with two categorised climbs along the way.

Stage 1 results:

1.Quick-Step Floors 25’28”

2.UAE Team Emirates +14″

3.Trek – Segafredo +16″

Overall after stage 1:

1.Quick-Step Floors 25’28”

2.UAE Team Emirates +14″

3.Trek – Segafredo +16″