These are the results for the 2005

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road race. The men's elite race was held on Sunday September 25, 2005 in

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, over a total distance of 273 kilometres. Despite several rumours before the race that some

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cyclists would ride for team mate

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, the Belgian squad did work together and their leader

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(of the opposing team) won the race.

Final classification

5 riders did not start the race although on the official list of participants, while 52 riders started but did not finish the race.

External links

Race website
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