Bonello and Pauls win opening stage of Cycling Malta International Tour

The 26th edition of the Cycling Malta International Tour got under way despite the strong winds that hit Malta on Friday.

The three-day event made its return to the local sporting agenda after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The opening stage consisted of an individual time trial at the Coast Road in Salina over a 15km route.

Maltese Australian Dan Bonello (Team Oleka) topped the Elite category in a time of 22 minutes and 17 seconds.

Frenchman Antoine Magaud (Sprinter Nice Metropole) was second in 22 minutes and 26 seconds, 11 seconds ahead of Swiss Dominic Kunz (Amore e vita - KIBAG-Obor) who completed the podium.

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