Argentine Nicolas Tivani, riding for Aviludo - Louletano - Loulé, won the first stage of the Volta a Portugal, the Viana do Castelo - Braga of 162.3 km, in a sprint finish. Tivani outsprinted the Colombian Peña and Australian Gilmore.

Portuguese rider Reis, winner of yesterday's prologue, retains the leader's jersey in the general classification.

STAGE RESULTS

1. Tivani Nicolas (Aviludo - Louletano - Loulé) in 03:56:04
2. Peña Jesus David (AP Hotels & Resorts - Tavira - SC Farense)
3. Gilmore Brady (Israel Premier Tech Academy) 3 + 00
4. Nych Artem (Anicolor - Tien21 Cycling Team)
5. Medeiros João (Credibom - LA Alumínios - Marcos Car)
6. Lopes Lucas (Radio Popular - Paredes - Boavista)
7. Arriola-Bengoa Julen (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA)
8. Duarte Emanuel (Credibom - LA Alumínios - Marcos Car)
9. Marti Pau (Israel Premier Tech Academy)
10. Bustamante Adrián (Gi Group Holding - Simoldes - UDO)