Manx cyclist Mark Cavendish helped Team Sky to a 4th placed finish in the opening stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico in Italy.
The Team Time Trial saw Team Sky 23 seconds off the pace.
The stage event lasts 7 days, and it's expected today and tomorrow represent the best chances of a sprint finish, where the Tour de France green jersey winner could get a stage victory.
He's already claimed a number of wins with his new team, which he joined in January.