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Robert Hunter appeared satisfied with the outcome. ?This confirms for me that the winter training was very good.? He also thanked the entire Phonak team: ?Everyone worked on my behalf today.? Team CSC leader Stuart O?Grady did not finish high in the rankings as his chain broke in the sprint to the finish line ? so much for Team CSC?s excellent equipment.

Top 10 results:

1 Tom Boonen (Bel) Quick Step ? Innergetic       02:26:24

2 Robert Hunter (RSA) Phonak-iShares

3 Erik Zabel (Ger) Team Milram

4 Leon Van Bon (Ned) Davitamon - Lotto

5 Kenny Robert Van Hummel (Ned) Skil - Shimano

6 Gert Steegmans (Bel) Davitamon - Lotto

7 Robert F?rster (Ger) Gerolsteiner

8 Graeme Brown (Aus) Rabobank

9 Guido Trenti (USA) Quick Step - Innergetic

10 Tiziano Dall'antonia (Ita) Ceramica Panaria - Navigare