Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck - Quick Step) triumphed on Tirreno-Adriatico Stage 2, holding off Greg Van Avermaet (CCC Team) in a punishing final uphill sprint
Mitchelton-SCOTT edged out their Dutch rivals Team Jumbo-Visma in the opening stage of Tirreno-Adriatico, a 21.5km Team Time Trial in Lido di Camaoire.