August 9, 2003 – Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step) has pulled an impressive week after taking last week's HEW World Cup in Germany, followed by today's San Sebastian installment in Spain. Bettini and Ivan Basso (Fassa Bortolo) broke clear, with Bettini taking the two-up sprint.

Results:

1. Paolo Bettini (Ita) Quick.Step 5:44:42
2. Ivan Basso (Ita) Fassa – Bortolo s.t.
3. Danilo Di Luca (Ita) Saeco at 0:20
4. Francesco Casagrande (Ita) Lampre s.t.
5. Andrea Noe (Ita) Alessio 0:23
6. Gorka Gerrikagoitia (Esp) Euskaltel 0:33
7. Davide Rebellin (Ita) Gerolsteiner
8. Michael Rasmussen (Den) Rabobank
9. Michael Boogerd (Ned) Rabobank all s.t.
10. Miguel Martin Perdiguero (Spa) Domina – Vacanze 1:53