March 26, 2005 – American Bobby Julich took another early-season opener, winning the Critérium International’s final Time Trial over Rabo’s Erik Dekker. CSC swept the Podium in the TT.

Results
1. Bobby Julich (USA) Team CSC 10.05
2. Jens Voigt (Ger) Team CSC 0.03
3. Kurt-Asle Arvesen (Den) Team CSC 0.11

Final Overall:

1. Bobby Julich (USA) Team CSC 7.12.08
2. Thomas Dekker (Ned) Rabobank 0.08
3. Jörg Jaksche (Ger) Liberty Seguros 0.23