Rohan Dennis won the first stage of the Tour de France with a record fastest speed in the individual time trial on Saturday.
The Australian rider completed the 13.8-kilometer (8.6-mile) route, a flat and windy urban circuit through the cycling-mad Dutch city of Utrecht, in 14 minutes, 56 seconds.
His performance in the sweltering heat was even more impressive given that he beat two time trial world champions.
Three-time champion Tony Martin trailed five seconds behind in second place and four-time champ Fabian Cancellara was six seconds back in third.
Dennis' average speed of 55.