March 26, 2004 – After a protest at the start of the race against former Kelme rider Jesus Manzano's claims of widespread drug use, Angel Edo (Milaneza Maia) took the 168km race over Josep Jufre (Relax-bodysol).  Check out the photos from Cor Vos.

Stage 5

1. Angel Edo (Spa) Milaneza Maia                                3.59.15
2. Josep Jufre (Spa) Relax-Bodysol
3. M.A. Martin Perdiguero (Spa) Saunier Duval-Prodir
4. Bram De Groot (Ned) Rabobank
5. Isaac Galvez (Spa) Illes Balears-Banesto
6. Stefano Garzelli (Ita) Vini Caldirola-Nobili Rubinetterie       0.02
7. Joaquin Rodriguez (Spa) Saunier Duval-Prodir
8. Iban Mayo (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi
9. Erik Zabel (Ger) T-Mobile Team
10. Koldo Gil (Spa) Liberty Seguros