Bennati blasts onto the big stage

Daniele Bennati (Lampre-Fondital)

Daniele Bennati (Lampre-Fondital) (Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)

The soft-spoken Daniele Bennati blasted his way on the big stage with a stage victory in southern France. He had been building to this day for years by leading-out Cipollini, winning in stages in smaller races and this year battling against super-sprinters Petacchi and Boonen. Gregor Brown of Cyclingnews was in Castelsarrasin to witness 'Benna' secure his first Tour de France win.

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