The 2005
Tour de Georgia
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was the third annual
bicycle road racing
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event held in the state of
Georgia
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,
United States
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. The six-day, six stage 550 mile (1033.4 km) race was held April 19 through April 24, 2005 with the overall title and yellow jersey won by
Tom Danielson
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of the . However, Danielson in 2012, was disqualified due to doping.
New Zealander
Greg Henderson
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(
Health Net Pro Cycling Team Presented by Maxxis
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) claimed the points jersey for sprinters, while Discovery Channel's
José Luis Rubiera
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won the
King of the Mountains
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While the title may be given to the rider who achieves the highest po ...
competition for climbers.
Trent Lowe
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(Jittery Joe's–Kalahari) won the Best Young Rider (blue jersey) competition.
Stage Winners Progress
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Major results
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from:3 till:4 shift:(-0,15) text:Brian Vandborg
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Yellow Jersey Progress
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from:4 till:5 shift:(-0,15) text:Tom Danielson
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Final Results
General Classification
Points Classification
King of The Mountains Classification
Most Aggressive Rider Classification
The ''Most Aggressive Rider'' wears the blue and green jersey. The jersey is awarded at the end of each stage to the rider that demonstrates the most aggressive attacks, breakaways or strategies, as judged by a panel of media and race entourage officials.
Best Young Rider Classification
The ''Best Young Rider'' wears the green jersey. The jersey is awarded daily in the same manner as the general classification, which is by the overall placement at the finish line after each stage, with the least amount of overall accumulated time.
Team Competition
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UCI ProTour
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Teams
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Team Gerolsteiner
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History
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;UCI Professional Continental Teams
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Health Net Pro Cycling Team Presented by Maxxis
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Navigators Insurance Cycling Team
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Team L.P.R.
* Colavita Olive Oil-Sutter Homes Wines Cycling Team
* Kodakgallery.com-Sierra Nevada Pro Cycling Team
* Jittery Joe's-Kalahari Cycling Team
* Jelly Belly-Pool Gel
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Team TIAA-CREF
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* USA National Cycling Team
* Symmetrics
References
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Tour de Georgia
Georgia
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* Georgia (country), a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia
* Georgia (U.S. state), a state in the Southeast United States
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