Team Sky second in Giro del Trentino team time trial behind Astana

Vincenzo Nibali has a 14-second advantage over his main general classification rivals at the Giro del Trentino after Astana win the team time trial

Astana wins on the Stage 1 Team Time Trial of the 2016 Giro del Trentino (Watson)

(Image credit: Watson)

Astana cruised to the win in the Giro del Trentino team time trial, giving leader Vincenzo Nibali a 14-second advantage over his rivals in the general classification.

The Kazakh team crossed the line in Torbole in 13-30, at an average speed of over 53kph over the 12.1km route.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.