The opening stage of O Gran Camiño was called off due to heavy snow, leaving the stage without a winner.
The four-stage race takes place in Galicia in the north west corner of Spain, where cold temperatures led to snowfall that grew in intensity towards the end of the stage.
With 20km to go, and three riders with a slim advantage, the peloton came to a halt and the likes of Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) began discussions with race officials.
Despite the three escapees initially riding on, the decision was made to not just neutralise the stage but call it off altogether.
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