Michael Matthews storms to victory on opening stage of Volta a Catalunya

Australian wins for a second time in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, outsprinting Sonny Colbrelli

Michael Matthews
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Michael Matthews powered up the final uphill drag to win the opening stage of the Volta a Catalunya on Monday afternoon.

The BikeExchange-Jayco rider timed his effort to perfection, outsprinting Sonny Colbrelli (Bahrain-Victorious) in the final metres of the stage to Sant Feliu de Guíxolss. Quentin Pacher (Groupama-FDJ) came third.

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