Record-breaker Dennis wins 1st Tour de France stage in style (The Associated Press)

Rohan Dennis won the first stage of the Tour de France in record speed in the individual time trial on Saturday, while defending Tour champion Vincenzo Nibali gained some precious time on his main rivals. Dennis powered along the 14-kilometer (8.6-mile) flat and windy urban circuit through cycling-mad Utrecht in 14 minutes, 56 seconds. ”There’s still emotions going on,” said a thrilled Dennis, who previously held the world hour record when covering a distance of 52.49 kilometers in February.