Good afternoon and welcome to live coverage of Stage Two of the Vuelta a Espana.
The big news of the day so far is that Italian rider Mario Cipollini (Domina Vacanze) has decided not to take the start of the 2nd stage of the Vuelta. Apparently, Cipollini headed home to Italy this morning on an early flight.
The reigning world road race champion abandons the race after having completed only the one stage. During yesterday’s team time trial, he had to be pushed by his team mates on various occasions, which led to Domina Vacanze receiving a fine from the race organisers.
In a statement given to Spanish radio station Onda Cero, the Vuelta’s Sports Manager, Victor Cordero, explained: “We have not received an official communication, but we know that Mario Cipollini will not be taking the start of the 2nd stage. This is a problem between the cyclist and his team, given that we decided 48 hours before the start of the Vuelta that the Domina Vacanze team could participate in the race without Cipollini. We did this after Cipollini’s confirming that he had not trained since June 30th. For this reason, we were both surprised by Cipollini’s appearance in Gijón and annoyed by his retirement”.
In contrast of effort, the Sspanish riders are highly motivated. All of the members of the Relax-Fuenlabrada team are to take the start today at the beginning of the 2nd stage of this year’s Vuelta, in spite of four riders having been involved in a tremendous crash whilst descending the only climb during yesterday’s team time trial.
The riders worst affected are: José Manuel Maestre, who has heavy bruising on his right hip, Nacor Burgos, who suffered blows to his left knee and ankle, and Santi Blanco, who suffered injuries to his left cheek and shoulder.
The Relax-Fuenlabrada team manager is optimistic about the riders’ possibilities in today’s stage: "All of the cyclists were released from hospital and declared fit. They are all making a tremendous effort to continue in the race as they are highly motivated with their participation in this year’s Vuelta. Luckily, none of them has suffered any broken bones."
The worst affected of the three riders is Santi Blanco, who has heavy swelling to his cheekbone, making it difficult for him to see with his left eye.
Over the first Cat 2 climb of the day the Alto de la Faya de los Lobos three riders had gained a small advantage over the peloton they are: 104 (Garcia Calvo, César), 177 (Pepoli, Cristian), and 99 (Zaballa Gutierrez, Constantino).
With 80 kilometres to go the three leaders increase their lead to 2:36. 154 (Horrillo, Pedro), has given the chase and has rejoined the ONCE-led peloton. It has started to rain on the twisty roads of Spain.
75 km covered - The three riders' lead is now at 1:43 on the bunch;, still raining, still cold, which will not be helping. 187 (Plaza Romero, David) has called the doctor as he seems to be suffering from a toothache.
Other news - Benjamín Noval, possible signing to US Postal Service.
As a result of the Vuelta’s taking place so close to the end of the professional cycling season, many of the race’s participants are eager to put in a good performance as a means of attracting the attention of team managers for the coming year. There are few races such as the Vuelta in which so many rumours are heard about signings, contract renewals, team changes, etc.
Noval prefers to be prudent when asked about the possibility of his signing for Lance Armstrong’s team: “I have the opportunity. First, I must demonstrate my ability to perform well during a three-week stage race. I have a double motivation in this year’s Vuelta: I want to respond to the confidence placed in me by Relax-Fuenlabrada during all these years and, at the same time, to do my best in order to show US Postal what I capable of doing. It’s too early yet to talk about a signing”.
78 km covered - ONCE still lead the peloton - and the Spanish press were full of praise for the team after yesterdays sensational performance:
Spanish sports newspaper “Marca” opens with: "ONCE sows the seeds of the future. Sáiz’s team complies with pre-race forecasts and wins the team time trial". Rival “AS” also opens with a reference to the yellow-clad team: “ONCE presents its candidate – Igor”.
French publication “L'Equipe” showers ONCE with praise whilst making special mention of the day’s two main losers: Fassa Bortolo, which lost almost a minute and a half as the result of a puncture, and Relax-Fuenlabrada, which saw several of its riders hit the floor following a terrible crash.
Italian sports paper “Gazzetta dello Sport” main headline reads: "Sáiz’s team flies during the team time trial”, whilst going on to make special mention of the performance of the Italian teams competing in this year’s race. Almost all of these newspapers criticise the withdrawal of Ivan Quaranta, the first rider to retire from the Vuelta 2003.
Igor González de Galdeano was wearing the leader’s Golden Jersey this morning as the race left Gijón, a city that has always brought good luck to the Galdeano family.
The older of the Galdeano brothers, Alvaro, has obtained three victories in the city: stages in the 1996 and 1999 editions of the Tour of Asturias and a stage in the Vuelta of 2000.
In 1997, younger brother Igor won a stage in the now disappeared Tour of the Mining Valleys, another in the Tour of Asturias in 2001 and yesterday’s team time trial first stage of the Vuelta.
Of the three escapees, Cristian Pepoli (Saeco) was born on 12th March 1978 in Cesena, Italy - he turned pro in 2000 with the Cantina Tollo team but has had no major successes so far.
César García Calvo (Labarca 2 Cafe Baque) was born on Boxing Day 1974 - he has been a pro since 1999 and in 2000 won the Circuito de Cetxo.
Through the intermediate sprint at Pedrosa it's 99 (Zaballa Gutierrez, Constantino), 104 (Garcia Calvo, César), and 177 (Pepoli, Cristian); that's the order for the three escapees, while the ONCE-led peloton is at 1:27.
Constantino Zaballa Guttierez (Kelme) has been a pro since 2001 and has always ridden for the team of the paw; born on 15th May 1978, he is from La Hayuela, Spain.
88 km covered - The average speed for this second hour has been 41.40 kilometres per hour - as iBanesto take an interest at the front of the peloton and the rain in Spain continues to fall.
The descent now down to Villaviciosa will be quick, but the riders must take care in the wet. It would seem likely that the three Fuyards will be caught by the peloton, then the next tactical moment will be the climb of the Alto Mirador del Fito (600m) with just 17 kilometres to go.
This may well be the launching pad for the attack of the day - and the ONCE team will be well aware of the dangers that climb gives them if they want to keep Galdeano in the leader's Golden jersey.
100km covered - Indeed, the ONCE-led peloton pulls back the escapees - everyone is back together.
It is more like a day in the northern classics with Kelme and ONCE forcing a punishing pace and causing the long ribbon of riders to split. Around 100 riders are in the front group and the gap quickly increases to over a minute.
So in spite of the famous expression from the Kelme Manager, "There are no echelons in the mountains," it seems that the Spanish trio of ONCE, Euskatel and Kelme have decided that the flats are ok to attack on too.
Santi Blanco and José Maestre, the Relax boys hurt yesterday, are now in deep trouble - their efforts in stark contrast to Cipo's early flight home - this will not aid Italian-Spanish cycling relations.
While the Cat. 1 climb of Alto Mirador del Fito looms ahead, Leipheimer is in the second group, split 1:30, but Heras and Sevilla are safe in the top group.
The Kelme-Costa Blanca are now forcing the pace, the gap is now over 1:30. At the head of the second group the Rabobank riders impose their pace, Matt White and Checu are also in the back group with just 3km to the climb.
The 100 riders in the front group will see this as a great chanece to eliminate riders like Cadel Evans and Leipheimer stranded behind - there will be no let up of pace now.
Other riders stranded in the second group include Piepoli, the Banesto rider - as the first group starts the climb.
The Alto Mirador del Fito will be a testing point for the lead group as the second group are now well out of contention at nearly 2'30'' back.
At the hot sprint at the foot of the climb the riders crossed in this order - 95 (Gutierrez Cataluna, José Enrique), 25 (Jaksche, Jörg), and 92 (Cabello Luque, Francisco). The second group is 2:27 behind.
Still no attacks on the climb as the peloton-like heavyweights on the ring search for an opening.
122 km covered - Inevitably under the pressure of the speed the front group starts to split on the climb and riders begin to lose contact with the top group - these men might be able to get back on in the descent - for the second group there is no chance.
It is Kelme in rampant mood, forcing the pace on the climb as Mercado attacks!
Galdeano said yesterday he feared war from the Banesto boys in the mountains - Del Olmo counters and Iker Flores follows on the cruel slopes.
Just three kilometres to the top and the peloton has had a harsh wake up call to cycle racing - few thought that this stage would eliminate any of the favourites.
20 km to go - Luis Perez and Beltran both seem to have good legs, as Sastre tries to recoup some of the time he lost yesterday with an attack - oh la la! Casero is in trouble on the climb!
So just 20 kilometres to go on what has been an early day of drama and action - Perez (Cofidis) and Sastre (CSC) still lead the race, while Flores is caught by the peloton, and Aitor Gonzalez, last year's winner, is struggling a little on the climb.
Perez is 48th overall, 56'' behind Galdeano, while the speed of the ascent is not suiting last year's winner, who is beginning to lose more ground. Just 1 kilometre to go - there will probably be a regroupment on the descent - the question is, who has survived this baptism of fire?
Sastre and Perez still at the head of affarirs - Galdeano, Heras and Sevilla still in with the main leaders as Osa attacks the peloton! Perez is over the top first followed by Sastre, the peloton (or what is left of it) is at 30 seconds.
This is a time of danger for the riders - the descent is tricky and they will all be desperate to keep near the front - Sevilla and Heras lead the charge down into the valley in search of Perez and Sastre.
Just 15 kilometres to go, a hard day's racing under dark, dark clouds.
Nozal, who was third over the climb, has been caught by a small group of riders, but the peloton will probably sweep these men up. The question is can Sastre and Perez, with 32 seconds on the peloton, hold on? There are no time bonuses in the Vuelta so riders, if they want a gap, have got to ride it.
10 km to go - While the Kelme boys again start to work for Valverde, the order over the top of the Alto del Mirador del Fito was: 48 (PEREZ RODRIGUEZ Luis), 191 (SASTRE CANDIL Carlos), 26 (NOZAL VEGA Isidro), 102 (CARDENAS Felix), 86 (OSA EIZAGUIRRE Aitor), 91 (SEVILLA RIBERA Oscar), 85 (MANCEBO PEREZ Francisco), 21 (GONZALEZ DE GALDEANO Igor), and 167 (RASMUSSEN Michael).
6km to go - Sastre and Perez still clear with a lead of around 40 seconds on the peloton - the group of chasers in no man's land are caught by the peloton.
5 km to go - Perez and Sastre have victory in their legs - but which of the two Spaniards will be the one to take glory? Sastre, of course, won a stage in this year's Tour de France - and has more experience - meanwhile the peloton behind has been reduced to around 40 riders - the GC will take another big shake up today.
2km to go - Galdeano will hold onto his jersey tonight, while Frigo is just behind him in the chasing pack - Sastre and Perez eye each other for the stage.
Sastre - the Dummy man - may not have time for such theatrics today - under the Flamme Rouge - the peloton around 30'' behind.
But it is Perez who takes the stage!!!!! Sastre second and he has only gained 14 seconds on the peloton, led in by Valverde.
Stage 2 Results
1º 48 Perez, Luis Esp Cof 3:27:32
2º 191 Sastre, Carlos Esp CSC M.T.
3º 98 Valverde, Alejandro Esp Kel a 14
4º 64 Martin Perdiguero, Miguel Esp Dve a 14
5º 28 Rodriguez, Joaquin Esp One a 14
6º 72 Etxebarria, David Esp Eus a 14
7º 155 Sinkewitz, Patrick Ger Qsd a 14
8º 171 Astarloa, Igor Esp Sae a 14
9º 3 Frigo, Dario Ita Fas a 14
10º 75 Gonzalez, Gorka Esp Eus a 14
11º 21 Glez. Galdeano, Igor Esp One a 14
12º 127 Horrach, Joan Esp Mil a 14
13º 121 Möller, Klaus Den Mil a 14
14º 86 Osa, Aitor Esp Ban a 14
15º 66 Pospyeyev, Kyryl Ukr Dve a 14
16º 125 Del Olmo, Txema Esp Mil a 14
17º 26 Nozal, Isidro Esp One a 14
18º 91 Sevilla, Oscar Esp Kel a 14
19º 58 Noval, Benjamín Esp Crf a 14
20º 74 Flores, Iker Esp Eus a 14
21º 167 Rasmussen, Michael Den Rab a 14
22º 13 Beltran, Manuel Esp Usp a 14
23º 182 Garcia Casas, Félix Esp Tbi a 14
24º 67 Scarponi, Michele Ita Dve a 14
25º 87 Osa, Unai Esp Ban a 14
26º 23 Serrano, Marcos Esp One a 14
27º 62 Gonzalez, Santos Esp Dve a 14
28º 85 Mancebo, Francisco Esp Ban a 14
29º 11 Heras, Roberto Esp Usp a 14
30º 94 Garcia Quesada, Carlos Esp Kel a 14
31º 89 Mercado, Juan Miguel Esp Ban a 14
32º 102 Cardenas, Felix Col L2c a 14
33º 96 Latasa, David Esp Kel a 14
34º 84 Lastras, Pablo Esp Ban a 1:29
35º 116 Garate, Juan Manuel Esp Lam a 1:29
36º 118 Vila, Francisco Esp Lam a 1:29
37º 83 Jimenez, Eladio Esp Ban a 1:29
38º 16 Landis, Floyd Usa Usp a 1:29
39º 152 Boonen, Tom Bel Qsd a 1:33
40º 138 Torrent, Carlos Esp Alm a 1:33
41º 147 Pereiro, Oscar Esp Pho a 1:33
42º 1 Gonzalez, Aitor Esp Fas a 1:33
43º 95 Gutierrez , José Esp Kel a 1:33
44º 79 Gerrikagoitia, Gorka Esp Eus a 1:33
45º 208 Werner, Christian Ger Tel a 1:33
46º 181 Casero, Angel Esp Tbi a 1:33
47º 78 Martinez, Alberto Esp Eus a 1:33
48º 148 Perez, Santiago Esp Pho a 1:33
49º 22 Azevedo, José Por One a 1:33
50º 151 Virenque, Richard Fra Qsd a 1:33
51º 103 Cerezo, Francisco Esp L2c a 1:33
52º 193 Calvente, Manuel Esp Csc a 1:33
53º 29 Vicioso, Angel Esp One a 1:33
54º 45 Farazjin, Peter Bel Cof a 1:33
55º 159 Van Goolen, Jurgen Bel Qsd a 3:55
56º 105 Gomez Gozalo, José Javier Esp L2c a 3:55
57º 111 Belli, Wladimir Ita Lam a 3:55
58º 201 Zabel, Erik Ger Tel a 4:12
59º 12 Barry ,Michael Can Usp a 4:12
60º 145 Dominguez, Juan Carlos Esp Pho a 4:12
61º 15 Joachim, Benoit Lux Usp a 4:12
62º 135 Sanchez, Domingo Esp Alm a 4:12
63º 132 Casero, Rafael Esp Alm a 4:12
64º 122 Amorim, Gonçalo Por Mil a 4:12
65º 129 Silva, Renato Por Mil a 4:12
66º 158 Vandenbroucke, Frank Bel Qsd a 4:12
67º 139 Lopez, Joaquin Esp Alm a 4:12
68º 14 Hincapie, George Usa Usp a 4:12
69º 184 Guidi, Fabrizio Ita Tbi a 4:12
70º 24 Hruska, Jan Cze One a 4:12
71º 93 Manzano, Jesus Maria Esp Kel a 4:19
72º 203 Evans, Cadel Aus Tel a 4:19
73º 99 Zaballa, Constantino Esp Kel a 4:19
74º 196 Luttenberger, Peter Aut Csc a 4:19
75º 205 Hiekmann, Torsten Ger Tel a 4:19
76º 44 Cuesta, Iñigo Esp Cof a 4:19
77º 115 Cortinovis, Alessandro Ita Lam a 4:19
78º 59 Rebollo, Jose Luis Esp Crf a 4:19
79º 197 Schleck, Frank Lux Csc a 4:19
80º 32 Brognara, Andrea Ita Als a 4:19
81º 49 Trentin, Guido Ita Cof a 4:19
82º 42 Atienza, Daniel Esp Cof a 4:19
83º 213 Calcagni, Patrick Sui Vin a 4:19
84º 18 Rubiera, José Luis Esp Usp a 4:19
85º 186 Lara, Francisco José Esp Tbi a 4:19
86º 128 Jeker, Fabian Sui Mil a 4:19
87º 117 Righi, Daniele Ita Lam a 4:19
88º 101 Otero, Gustavo Esp L2c a 4:19
89º 92 Cabello, Francisco Esp Kel a 4:19
90º 146 Grabsch, Bert Ger Pho a 4:19
91º 38 Moreni, Cristian Ita Als a 4:19
92º 136 Golbano, Carlos Esp Alm a 4:19
93º 202 Aerts, Mario Bel Tel a 5:59
94º 163 Engels, Addy Ned Rab a 5:59
95º 109 Perez, Sergio Esp L2c a 5:59
96º 198 Sorensen, Nicki Den Csc a 5:59
97º 164 Hayman, Mathew Aus Rab a 5:59
98º 124 Cardoso, Pedro Por Mil a 5:59
99º 114 Piccoli, Mariano Ita Lam a 5:59
100º 123 Barroso, Paulo Por Mil a 5:59
101º 53 Jufre, José Esp Crf a 8:02
102º 2 De Los Angeles, Juan José Esp Fas a 8:02
103º 206 Julich, Bobby Usa Tel a 8:02
104º 43 Lopeboselli, Angelo Ita Cof a 8:02
105º 218 Mason, Oscar Ita Vin a 8:02
106º 137 Martinez, José Luis Esp Alm a 9:24
107º 172 Bonomi, Giosue Ita Sae a 11:14
108º 65 Mondini, Gianpaolo Ita Dve a 11:14
109º 134 Ferrio, Jorge Esp Alm a 11:14
110º 52 Burgos, Nacor Esp Crf a 11:14
111º 119 Svorada, Jan Cze Lam a 11:14
112º 77 Laiseka, Roberto Esp Eus a 11:14
113º 209 Wesemann, Steffan Ger Tel a 11:14
114º 183 Garmendia, Aitor Esp Tbi a 11:14
115º 126 Edo, Angel Esp Mil a 11:14
116º 113 Bertoletti, Simone Ita Lam a 11:14
117º 188 Rund, Thorsten Ger Tbi a 11:14
118º 189 Schweda, Raphael Ger Tbi a 11:14
119º 185 Hernandez, Jaime Esp Tbi a 11:14
120º 54 Laguna, Oscar Esp Crf a 11:14
121º 27 Pradera, Mikel Esp One a 11:14
122º 97 Tauler, Antonio Esp Kel a 11:14
123º 156 Tankink, Bram Ned Qsd a 11:14
124º 161 De Jongh, Steven Ned Rab a 11:14
125º 169 Zberg, Beat Sui Rab a 11:14
126º 157 Van De Wouwer, Kurt Bel Qsd a 11:14
127º 81 Arrieta, José Luis Esp Ban a 11:14
128º 154 Horrillo, Pedro Esp Qsd a 11:14
129º 175 Glomser, Gerrit Aut Sae a 11:14
130º 141 Zuelle, Alex Sui Pho a 11:14
131º 216 Masciarelli, Simone Ita Vin a 11:14
132º 25 Jaksche, Jörg Ger One a 11:14
133º 82 Garcia Acosta, José Esp Ban a 11:14
134º 104 Garcia Calvo, Cesar Esp L2c a 11:14
135º 73 Etxebarria, Unai Ven Eus a 11:14
136º 168 Mutsaars, Ronald Ned Rab a 12:58
137º 31 Bertolini, Alessandro Ita Als a 12:58
138º 133 Diaz Lobato, Pedro Esp Alm a 12:58
139º 178 Pugaci, Igor Mda Sae a 12:58
140º 131 Pecharroman, J.Antonio Esp Alm a 12:58
141º 36 Ivanov, Ruslan Mda Als a 12:58
142º 56 Navas, David Esp Crf a 12:58
143º 37 Lunghi, Denis Ita Als a 12:58
144º 144 Dessel, Cyril Fra Pho a 12:58
145º 149 Usov, Alexandre Blr Pho a 12:58
146º 5 Ivanov, Serguei Rus Fas a 12:58
147º 69 Simeoni, Filippo Ita Dve a 12:58
148º 217 Zucconi, Pietro Sui Vin a 12:58
149º 143 Bayarri, Gonzalo Esp Pho a 12:58
150º 107 Herrero, Ivan Esp L2c a 12:58
151º 165 Kroon, Karsten Ned Rab a 12:58
152º 166 Leipheimer, Levy Usa Rab a 12:58
153º 194 Christensen, Bekim Den Csc a 12:58
154º 6 Petacchi, Alessandro Ita Fas a 12:58
155º 63 Lombardi, Giovanni Ita Dve a 12:58
156º 8 Trenti, Guido Usa Fas a 12:58
157º 7 Tosatto, Matteo Ita Fas a 12:58
158º 4 Gustov, Volodymir Ukr Fas a 12:58
159º 39 Frattini, Davide Ita Als a 12:58
160º 71 Arrizabalaga, Gorka Esp Eus a 12:58
161º 212 Sironi, Gianluca Ita Vin a 12:58
162º 214 Cheula, Giampaolo Ita Vin a 12:58
163º 76 Isasi, Iñaki Esp Eus a 12:58
164º 174 Fuentes, Juan Esp Sae a 12:58
165º 153 Cañada, David Esp Qsd a 12:58
166º 207 Schreck, Stephan Ger Tel a 12:58
167º 19 Van Heeswijk, Max Ned Usp a 12:58
168º 162 Boven, Jan Ned Rab a 12:58
169º 34 Vinale, Alberto Ita Als a 12:58
170º 106 Gutierrez, Francisco Esp L2c a 12:58
171º 17 White, Matthew Aus Usp a 12:58
172º 195 Dean, Julian Nzl Csc a 12:58
173º 192 Bruun, Thomas Den Csc a 12:58
174º 108 Lopez, David Esp L2c a 12:58
175º 215 De La Fuente, David Esp Vin a 12:58
176º 88 Piepoli, Leonardo Ita Ban a 12:58
177º 211 Apollonio, Massimo Ita Vin a 15:43
178º 177 Pepoli, Christian Ita Sae a 16:45
179º 219 Rodriguez, Fred Usa Vin a 16:45
180º 68 Secchiari, Francesco Ita Dve a 17:02
181º 46 Fernandez, Bingen Esp Cof a 17:02
182º 112 Bertogliati, Rubens Sui Lam a 17:02
183º 35 Furlan, Angelo Ita Als a 17:02
184º 47 Fofonov, Dmitri Kaz Cof a 17:02
185º 142 Aebersold, Niki Sui Pho a 17:02
186º 9 Montgomery, Sven Sui Fas a 17:02
187º 173 Bucciero, Antonio Ita Sae a 17:02
188º 176 Gavazzi, Nicola Ita Sae a 17:02
189º 199 Sandstod, Michael Den Csc a 17:02
190º 41 Millar, David Gbr Cof a 17:02
191º 51 Blanco, Santiago Esp Crf a 17:02
192º 33 Casagranda, Stefano Ita Als a 17:02
193º 55 Maestre, José Esp Crf a 17:02
194º 57 Nieto, Germán Esp Crf a 17:02
195º 204 Schaffrath, Jan Ger Tel a 17:53
196º 187 Plaza, David Esp Tbi a 29:18
General Classification after Stage 2
1º 28 Rodriguez, Joaquin Esp One 3:59:47
2º 21 Glez. Galdeano, Igor Esp One M.T.
3º 26 Nozal, Isidro Esp One M.T.
4º 23 Serrano, Marcos Esp One M.T.
5º 13 Beltran, Manuel Esp Usp a 10
6º 11 Heras, Roberto Esp Usp a 10
7º 86 Osa, Aitor Esp Ban a 24
8º 87 Osa, Unai Esp Ban a 24
9º 85 Mancebo, Francisco Esp Ban a 24
10º 89 Mercado, Juan Miguel Esp Ban a 24
11º 48 Perez, Luis Esp Cof a 42
12º 98 Valverde, Alejandro Esp Kel a 45
13º 91 Sevilla, Oscar Esp Kel a 45
14º 94 Garcia Quesada, Carlos Esp Kel a 45
15º 96 Latasa, David Esp Kel a 45
16º 155 Sinkewitz, Patrick Ger Qsd a 48
17º 72 Etxebarria, David Esp Eus a 50
18º 75 Gonzalez, Gorka Esp Eus a 50
19º 74 Flores, Iker Esp Eus a 50
20º 182 Garcia Casas, Félix Esp Tbi a 1:01
21º 191 Sastre, Carlos Esp Csc a 1:13
22º 167 Rasmussen, Michael Den Rab a 1:18
23º 22 Azevedo, José Por One a 1:19
24º 29 Vicioso, Angel Esp One a 1:19
25º 3 Frigo, Dario Ita Fas a 1:25
26º 16 Landis, Floyd Usa Usp a 1:25
27º 127 Horrach, Joan Esp Mil a 1:30
28º 121 Möller, Klaus Den Mil a 1:30
29º 125 Del Olmo, Txema Esp Mil a 1:30
30º 171 Astarloa, Igor Esp Sae a 1:39
31º 84 Lastras, Pablo Esp Ban a 1:39
32º 83 Jimenez, Eladio Esp Ban a 1:39
33º 95 Gutierrez , José Esp Kel a 2:04
34º 152 Boonen, Tom Bel Qsd a 2:07
35º 151 Virenque, Richard Fra Qsd a 2:07
36º 78 Martinez, Alberto Esp Eus a 2:09
37º 79 Gerrikagoitia, Gorka Esp Eus a 2:09
38º 45 Farazjin, Peter Bel Cof a 2:15
39º 116 Garate, Juan Manuel Esp Lam a 2:18
40º 118 Vila, Francisco Esp Lam a 2:18
41º 181 Casero, Angel Esp Tbi a 2:20
42º 147 Pereiro, Oscar Esp Pho a 2:23
43º 148 Perez, Santiago Esp Pho a 2:23
44º 58 Noval, Benjamín Esp Crf a 2:30
45º 138 Torrent, Carlos Esp Alm a 2:39
46º 1 Gonzalez, Aitor Esp Fas a 2:44
47º 208 Werner, Christian Ger Tel a 2:45
48º 193 Calvente, Manuel Esp Csc a 2:46
49º 102 Cardenas, Felix Col L2c a 3:00
50º 64 Martin Perdiguero, Miguel Esp Dve a 3:01
51º 66 Pospyeyev, Kyryl Ukr Dve a 3:01
52º 62 Gonzalez, Santos Esp Dve a 3:01
53º 67 Scarponi, Michele Ita Dve a 3:01
54º 24 Hruska, Jan Cze One a 3:58
55º 12 Barry ,Michael Can Usp a 4:08
56º 15 Joachim, Benoit Lux Usp a 4:08
57º 14 Hincapie, George Usa Usp a 4:08
58º 18 Rubiera, José Luis Esp Usp a 4:15
59º 103 Cerezo, Francisco Esp L2c a 4:19
60º 159 Van Goolen, Jurgen Bel Qsd a 4:29
61º 111 Belli, Wladimir Ita Lam a 4:44
62º 158 Vandenbroucke, Frank Bel Qsd a 4:46
63º 99 Zaballa, Constantino Esp Kel a 4:50
64º 92 Cabello, Francisco Esp Kel a 4:50
65º 184 Guidi, Fabrizio Ita Tbi a 4:59
66º 44 Cuesta, Iñigo Esp Cof a 5:01
67º 49 Trentin, Guido Ita Cof a 5:01
68º 42 Atienza, Daniel Esp Cof a 5:01
69º 145 Dominguez, Juan Carlos Esp Pho a 5:02
70º 186 Lara, Francisco José Esp Tbi a 5:06
71º 115 Cortinovis, Alessandro Ita Lam a 5:08
72º 146 Grabsch, Bert Ger Pho a 5:09
73º 135 Sanchez, Domingo Esp Alm a 5:18
74º 132 Casero, Rafael Esp Alm a 5:18
75º 139 Lopez, Joaquin Esp Alm a 5:18
76º 117 Righi, Daniele Ita Lam a 5:18
77º 201 Zabel, Erik Ger Tel a 5:24
78º 136 Golbano, Carlos Esp Alm a 5:25
79º 129 Silva, Renato Por Mil a 5:28
80º 122 Amorim, Gonçalo Por Mil a 5:28
81º 203 Evans, Cadel Aus Tel a 5:31
82º 205 Hiekmann, Torsten Ger Tel a 5:31
83º 38 Moreni, Cristian Ita Als a 5:31
84º 196 Luttenberger, Peter Aut Csc a 5:32
85º 197 Schleck, Frank Lux Csc a 5:32
86º 128 Jeker, Fabian Sui Mil a 5:35
87º 213 Calcagni, Patrick Sui Vin a 6:09
88º 59 Rebollo, Jose Luis Esp Crf a 6:35
89º 105 Gomez Gozalo, José Javier Esp L2c a 6:41
90º 114 Piccoli, Mariano Ita Lam a 6:48
91º 163 Engels, Addy Ned Rab a 7:03
92º 101 Otero, Gustavo Esp L2c a 7:05
93º 32 Brognara, Andrea Ita Als a 7:08
94º 198 Sorensen, Nicki Den Csc a 7:12
95º 202 Aerts, Mario Bel Tel a 7:13
96º 124 Cardoso, Pedro Por Mil a 7:15
97º 123 Barroso, Paulo Por Mil a 7:15
98º 164 Hayman, Mathew Aus Rab a 7:38
99º 43 Lopeboselli, Angelo Ita Cof a 8:44
100º 206 Julich, Bobby Usa Tel a 9:14
101º 93 Manzano, Jesus Maria Esp Kel a 9:47
102º 218 Mason, Oscar Ita Vin a 9:52
103º 53 Jufre, José Esp Crf a 10:18
104º 137 Martinez, José Luis Esp Alm a 10:30
105º 81 Arrieta, José Luis Esp Ban a 11:24
106º 82 Garcia Acosta, José Esp Ban a 11:24
107º 109 Perez, Sergio Esp L2c a 11:25
108º 97 Tauler, Antonio Esp Kel a 11:45
109º 157 Van De Wouwer, Kurt Bel Qsd a 11:48
110º 154 Horrillo, Pedro Esp Qsd a 11:48
111º 156 Tankink, Bram Ned Qsd a 11:48
112º 77 Laiseka, Roberto Esp Eus a 11:50
113º 73 Etxebarria, Unai Ven Eus a 11:50
114º 188 Rund, Thorsten Ger Tbi a 12:01
115º 189 Schweda, Raphael Ger Tbi a 12:01
116º 183 Garmendia, Aitor Esp Tbi a 12:01
117º 185 Hernandez, Jaime Esp Tbi a 12:01
118º 119 Svorada, Jan Cze Lam a 12:03
119º 113 Bertoletti, Simone Ita Lam a 12:03
120º 141 Zuelle, Alex Sui Pho a 12:04
121º 169 Zberg, Beat Sui Rab a 12:18
122º 161 De Jongh, Steven Ned Rab a 12:18
123º 134 Ferrio, Jorge Esp Alm a 12:20
124º 126 Edo, Angel Esp Mil a 12:30
125º 172 Bonomi, Giosue Ita Sae a 12:39
126º 175 Glomser, Gerrit Aut Sae a 12:39
127º 19 Van Heeswijk, Max Ned Usp a 12:54
128º 216 Masciarelli, Simone Ita Vin a 13:04
129º 17 White, Matthew Aus Usp a 13:05
130º 88 Piepoli, Leonardo Ita Ban a 13:08
131º 2 De Los Angeles, Juan José Esp Fas a 13:17
132º 54 Laguna, Oscar Esp Crf a 13:30
133º 153 Cañada, David Esp Qsd a 13:32
134º 71 Arrizabalaga, Gorka Esp Eus a 13:34
135º 76 Isasi, Iñaki Esp Eus a 13:34
136º 144 Dessel, Cyril Fra Pho a 13:48
137º 149 Usov, Alexandre Blr Pho a 13:48
138º 104 Garcia Calvo, Cesar Esp L2c a 14:00
139º 65 Mondini, Gianpaolo Ita Dve a 14:01
140º 168 Mutsaars, Ronald Ned Rab a 14:02
141º 166 Leipheimer, Levy Usa Rab a 14:02
142º 162 Boven, Jan Ned Rab a 14:02
143º 133 Diaz Lobato, Pedro Esp Alm a 14:04
144º 5 Ivanov, Serguei Rus Fas a 14:09
145º 6 Petacchi, Alessandro Ita Fas a 14:09
146º 4 Gustov, Volodymir Ukr Fas a 14:09
147º 31 Bertolini, Alessandro Ita Als a 14:10
148º 36 Ivanov, Ruslan Mda Als a 14:10
149º 37 Lunghi, Denis Ita Als a 14:10
150º 39 Frattini, Davide Ita Als a 14:10
151º 194 Christensen, Bekim Den Csc a 14:11
152º 209 Wesemann, Steffan Ger Tel a 14:12
153º 207 Schreck, Stephan Ger Tel a 14:16
154º 195 Dean, Julian Nzl Csc a 14:21
155º 174 Fuentes, Juan Esp Sae a 14:23
156º 7 Tosatto, Matteo Ita Fas a 14:34
157º 212 Sironi, Gianluca Ita Vin a 14:48
158º 214 Cheula, Giampaolo Ita Vin a 14:48
159º 215 De La Fuente, David Esp Vin a 14:48
160º 34 Vinale, Alberto Ita Als a 14:49
161º 178 Pugaci, Igor Mda Sae a 14:50
162º 217 Zucconi, Pietro Sui Vin a 15:07
163º 56 Navas, David Esp Crf a 15:14
164º 27 Pradera, Mikel Esp One a 15:30
165º 25 Jaksche, Jörg Ger One a 15:30
166º 107 Herrero, Ivan Esp L2c a 15:44
167º 106 Gutierrez, Francisco Esp L2c a 15:44
168º 108 Lopez, David Esp L2c a 15:44
169º 69 Simeoni, Filippo Ita Dve a 15:45
170º 63 Lombardi, Giovanni Ita Dve a 15:45
171º 211 Apollonio, Massimo Ita Vin a 17:33
172º 52 Burgos, Nacor Esp Crf a 17:37
173º 47 Fofonov, Dmitri Kaz Cof a 17:44
174º 41 Millar, David Gbr Cof a 17:44
175º 112 Bertogliati, Rubens Sui Lam a 17:51
176º 46 Fernandez, Bingen Esp Cof a 17:52
177º 165 Kroon, Karsten Ned Rab a 18:09
178º 177 Pepoli, Christian Ita Sae a 18:10
179º 9 Montgomery, Sven Sui Fas a 18:13
180º 35 Furlan, Angelo Ita Als a 18:14
181º 33 Casagranda, Stefano Ita Als a 18:14
182º 199 Sandstod, Michael Den Csc a 18:15
183º 142 Aebersold, Niki Sui Pho a 18:19
184º 173 Bucciero, Antonio Ita Sae a 18:27
185º 219 Rodriguez, Fred Usa Vin a 18:35
186º 192 Bruun, Thomas Den Csc a 18:49
187º 131 Pecharroman, J.Antonio Esp Alm a 18:52
188º 8 Trenti, Guido Usa Fas a 19:11
189º 143 Bayarri, Gonzalo Esp Pho a 19:47
190º 68 Secchiari, Francesco Ita Dve a 19:49
191º 51 Blanco, Santiago Esp Crf a 23:25
192º 57 Nieto, Germán Esp Crf a 23:25
193º 55 Maestre, José Esp Crf a 24:26
194º 204 Schaffrath, Jan Ger Tel a 25:10
195º 176 Gavazzi, Nicola Ita Sae a 27:59
196º 187 Plaza, David Esp Tbi a 30:05
Sorry for the delay in the results - there were discrepancies in the official standings. Here are the correct final results of the day. Thanks for joining us today, and see you tomorrow for Stage 3!
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