More riders' reactions to stage one

Tom Boonen (Quickstep)

Tom Boonen (Quickstep) (Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)

Stage one developed as most people expected. An early break that would get some leeway from Team CSC, who was defending the yellow jersey, before the sprinters' teams took over. The usual crashes also happened, with stage winner Robbie McEwen seemingly being one of the riders affected the most. His hand hurt so badly he couldn't shake hands later in the evening and he is just hoping to be able to start stage two.

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