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Movistar wins opening time trial

Updated: August 19, 2012, 12:39 PM ET
Associated Press

PAMPLONA, Spain -- Movistar won the team time trial in the opening stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Saturday, making Jonathan Castroviejo the race leader.

The 10.25-mile ride ending in Pamplona's famous bull ring also marked Alberto Contador's first competition in front of his home fans since serving a doping ban.

Castroviejo led Movistar across the finish line in 18 minutes, 51 seconds. Rabobank, Omega Pharma Quickstep and BMC were next.

Team Sky was fifth with Christopher Froome, ...

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