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 19 March 2005 and saw the first win of Italian rider Alessandro Petacchi in the Via Roma in a bunch sprint.

2005 Milan–San Remo
Race details
Dates19 March 2005
Stages1
Distance294 km (182.7 mi)
Results
 Winner Alessandro Petacchi (ITA)(Fassa Bortolo)
 Second Danilo Hondo (GER)(Gerolsteiner)
 Third Thor Hushovd (NOR)(Crédit Agricole)
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Italian sprinter Alessandro Petacchi winning the 2005 Milan–San Remo

General standings

Source:[1]

CyclistTeamTime
1  Alessandro Petacchi (ITA)Fassa Bortolo7h 11'39"
2  Danilo Hondo (GER)Gerolsteiners.t.
3  Thor Hushovd (NOR)Crédit Agricoles.t.
4  Stuart O'Grady (AUS)Cofidiss.t.
5  Óscar Freire (ESP)Rabobanks.t.
6  Philippe Gilbert (BEL)Française des Jeuxs.t.
7  Ruggero Marzoli (ITA)Acqua & Sapone–Adria Mobils.t.
8  Tom Boonen (BEL)Quick-Step–Innergetics.t.
9  Franco Pellizotti (ITA)Liquigas–Bianchis.t.
10  Manuele Mori (ITA)Saunier Duval–Prodirs.t.
  • Danilo Hondo was later disqualified for failing to pass a doping test.

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