2005 Milan–San Remo

2005 Milan–San Remo
Race details
Date March 19
Distance 294 km (182.7 mi)
Palmares
Winner  Alessandro Petacchi (ITA) (Fassa Bortolo)
Second  Danilo Hondo (GER) (Gerolsteiner)
Third  Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Crédit Agricole)
Italian sprinter Alessandro Petacchi winning the 2005 Milan–San Remo

The 2005 Milan–San Remo was the 96th edition of the monument cycling classic race Milan–San Remo. It was held on March 19, 2005, and saw the first win of Italian rider Alessandro Petacchi in the Via Roma in a bunch sprint.

General standings

Cyclist Team Time
1  Alessandro Petacchi (ITA) Fassa Bortolo 7h 11'39"
2  Danilo Hondo (GER) Gerolsteiner s.t.
3  Thor Hushovd (NOR) Crédit Agricole s.t.
4  Stuart O'Grady (AUS) Cofidis s.t.
5  Óscar Freire (ESP) Rabobank s.t.
6  Philippe Gilbert (BEL) Française des Jeux s.t.
7  Ruggero Marzoli (ITA) Acqua & Sapone–Adria Mobil s.t.
8  Tom Boonen (BEL) Quick-Step–Innergetic s.t.
9  Franco Pellizotti (ITA) Liquigas–Bianchi s.t.
10  Manuele Mori (ITA) Saunier Duval–Prodir s.t.

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