September 2, 2004 – Quick.Step’s Stefano Zanini has taken the first stage of the Tour of Britain, in Manchester today. Here are the results:

Stage 1
1.Stefano Zanini (Ita) Quick Step-Davitamon 5.01.23
2. Kevin Van Impe (Bel) Lotto-Domo
3. Alejandro Alberto Borrajo (Arg) Ceramiche Panaria
4. Julian Dean (NZl) Credit Agricole
5. Tom Boonen (Bel) Quick Step-Davitamon
6. Roger Hammond (GBr) Mr Bookmaker.com
7. Maksym Rudenko (Ukr) Chocolade Jacques
8. Yanto Barker (GBr) Wales
9. Paride Grillo (Ita) Ceramiche Panaria
10. Ben Day (Aus) Mr Bookmaker.com