Felix Großschartner proves prophetic at home: the UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider won by a margin in the first stage of the Tour of Austria, the 167.8 km Steyr - Steyr route.

UAE literally dominated the race, placing Majka in second place, Baroncini in fourth, and Del Toro in fifth. The only "intruder" was Archie Ryan, an Irish rider from EF Education-EasyPost.

Curiosity naturally surrounded Aleix Espargaro, who was making his professional cycling debut: the Spaniard finished 85th, leading a group of 41 cyclists 13'23" behind the winner.

FINISH ORDER

1. Großschartner Felix (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) in 03:46:36
2. Majka Rafal (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) + 05
3. Ryan Archie (EF Education-EasyPost) + 06
4. Baroncini Filippo (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) + 16
5. del Toro Isaac (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)
6. Kämna Lennard (Lidl-Trek)
7. Álvarez Héctor (Lidl-Trek)
8. Engelhardt Felix (Team Jayco-AlUla)
9. August AJ (INEOS Grenadiers)
10. Charmig Anthon (XDS Astana Team)