July 6, 2005 – After being relegated in the last bunch sprint, Lotto’s Robbie McEwen has taken a fine win over Green jersey wearer Tom Boonen (Quick.Step). Lance Armstrong (Discovery) continues to wear Yellow.

Unofficial

1. Robbie McEwen (Aus) Davitamon-Lotto 3.46.00
2. Tom Boonen (Bel) Quick.Step
3. Thor Hushovd (Nor) Credit Agricole
4. Stuart O’Grady (Aus) Cofidis
5. Angelo Furlan (Ita) Domina Vacanze
6. Allan Davis (Aus) Liberty Seguros
7. Bernhard Eisel (Aut) Francaise des Jeux
8. Baden Cooke (Aus) Francaise des Jeux
9. Jens Voigt (Ger) CSC
10. Robert Forster (Ger) Gerolsteiner

G.C

1 Lance Armstrong (USA) Discovery Channel
2 George Hincapie (USA) Discovery Channel 0.55
3 Jens Voigt (Ger) Team CSC 1.04