June 13, 2018 (Saint-Georges, QC) – Canada’s Pier-André Coté (Silber Pro Cycling) took home the victory at the opening 177km Stage 1 at the 33rd annual Tour de Beauce besting Rui Oliveira (Por) Axeon Hagens Berman in second and John Murphy (USA) Holowesko/Citadelp/b Hincapie Sportswear in third in the final sprint to the line.

Cote claimed three jerseys – Yellow Jersey (General Classification), Red Jersey (Best Young Rider) and White Jersey (Points).

Results
1. Pier-André Coté (Can) Silber Pro Cycling 4:17:41
2. Rui Oliveira (Por) Axeon Hagens Berman
3. John Murphy (USA) Holowesko/Citadelp/b Hincapie Sportswear
4. Tanner Putt (USA) UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team
5. Colin Joyce (USA) Rally Cycling
6. Diego Milan Jimenez (Dom) Inteja-Mmr Dominican Cycling Team
7. Robert-Jon McCarthy (Irl) JLT Condor
8. Jacob Rathe (USA) Jelly Belly p/b Maxxis
9. Benjamin Perry (Can) Team Canada
10. Bernat Font Mas (Esp) 303 Project

GC after Stage 1
1. Pier-André Coté (Can) Silber Pro Cycling

2018 Tour de Beauce Jerseys
Yellow Jersey (Leader) Pier-André Coté (Can) Silber Pro Cycling
White Jersey (Points) Pier-André Coté (Can) Silber Pro Cycling
Red Jersey (Best Young Rider U23) Pier-André Coté (Can) Silber Pro Cycling