The 75th edition of Volta a Portugal kicked off today with a 5.3km prologue in the guise of a team time trial.

Taking only six minutes and 39 seconds to complete the course through the streets of Lisbon, Dutch team Cycling Team de Rijka-Shanks took victory two seconds ahead of Leopard-trek Continental team.

25-year-old Christophe Phingsten will be wearing the race leader’s jersey during stage 1 tomorrow.

Result, Tour of Portugal Prologue

1.  Cycling Team de Rijke-Shanks 06:39 45

2.  Leopard - Trek Continental Team 0:02”

3.  Sojasun 0:03”

4.  Rusvelo 0:06”

5.  IAM Cycling 0:07”

6.  UnitedHealthcare Presented by Maxxis

7.  Team MTN Qhubeka

8.  Efapel - Glassdrive 0:11”

9.  LA Aluminios - Antarte 0:12”