Italians were protagonists in the first stage of the Tour de Gyeongnam, which started today in South Korea. The first stage of the race, starting and finishing in Tongyeong after 127 kilometers, saw Pavia native Andrea D'Amato (JCL Team UKYO) crossing the finish line in second position, beaten only by 23-year-old Australian Dylan Hopkins (Roojai Insurance). Completing the day's podium was Cameron Scott (CCACHE x BODYWRAP), while Simone Raccani, D'Amato's teammate, finished in ninth place.