99th Paris-Tours - ProT

France, October 9, 2005

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The sprint between Zabel and Bennati was very close, but Zabel got it
Bennati and Zabel after crossing the line
Erik Zabel (T-Mobile) is interviewed
A delighted Erik Zabel (T-Mobile) on the podium
Erik Zabel (T-Mobile) salutes from the podium
Erik Zabel (T-Mobile) on the podium with his director Frans van Looy
The podium (L to R): Daniele Bennati (2nd), Erik Zabel (1st), and Allan Davis (3rd)

Images by Alain Quenderf

Images by Jean-Francois Quenet

Allan Davis (Liberty Seguros) in discussion with race boss Christian Prudhomme after being boxed in during the sprint

Images by Régis Garnier/www.velofotopro.fr.st

The U23 podium (l-r): Maxime Vantomme, Fabien Patanchon and Thomasz Smolen
Fabien Patanchon will ride for the Française des Jeux team in 2006 - and this was a great way to impress his new employers
Fabien Patanchon and his DS were thrilled with the result
Are ya feelin' lucky, punk? Danilo di Luca (Liquigas) is the UCI Pro Tour's inaugural overall winner.
Robbie McEwen (Davitamon-Lotto) was hoping for a win in Paris-Tours 2005.
Eyes right, gentlemen. The Liquigas team have enjoyed a great 2005.
Eric Zabel before the start, was his last race with T-Mobile.
Got that BBQ ready back in Bundy, Alby? Robbie McEwen and Allan Davis wait for the start.
Team Cofidis: Jimmy Casper, Nicolas Inaudi and Sylvain Chavanel.
Alejandro Valverde (Illes Balears) before the start
This was Rolf Aldag's last race...
Eric Zabel wins the 99th Paris-Tours
Jean-Marie Leblanc and Eric Zabel together after the finish
What d'you mean I'm too old? Eric Zabel proves he can still win bike races.
Walter Godefroot looks very happy with the Zabel's victory.
The podium (l-r): Daniele Bennati, Erik Zabel and Allan Davis.