Settimana Ciclista Internazionale - Cat. 2.4

Italy, March 22-26, 2000

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Stage 1 - March 22: Nocera Umbra-Chianciano Terme, 146.9 km

Cavagnis wins - Cipo abandons

The first stage of the Settimana Ciclista Internazionale (Memorial Cecchi Gori) was won by Alexia Alluminio's Oscar Cavagnis, who prevailed in a bunch sprint. Cavagnis is enjoying a little form, coming third two days ago in the Italian semi-classic, Giro di Campania won by Dario Frigo.

The 146.9 kilometer stage from Nocera Umbra to Chianciano Terme saw one rider abandon before the start: Mario Cipollini (Saeco) had to pull out due to breathing problems caused by tonsilitis. He has to rest for three days.

Results

1. Oscar Cavagnis (Ita) Alexia Alluminio  		3.43.53
2. Davide Rebellin (Ita) Liquigas-Pata
3. Fabiano Fontanelli (Ita) Mercatone Uno
4. Paolo Bettini (Ita) Mapei
5. Marco Velo (Ita) Mercatone Uno-Albacom
6. Giancarlo Raimondi (Ita) Liquigas-Pata
7. Fortunato Baliani (Ita) Aguardiente Nectar-Selle Italia
8. Maximilian Sciandri (GB) Linda McCartney Racing Team
9. Maurizio De Pasquale (Ita) Linda McCartney Racing Team
10. Giuseppe Palumbo (Ita) Amica Chips-Tacconi Sport

General classification after stage 1:

1. Oscar Cavagnis (Ita) Alexia Alluminio
2. Davide Rebellin (Ita) Liquigas-Pata
3. Fabiano Fontanelli (Ita) Mercatone Uno
4. Paolo Bettini (Ita) Mapei
5. Marco Velo (Ita) Mercatone Uno-Albacom
6. Giancarlo Raimondi (Ita) Liquigas-Pata
7. Fortunato Baliani (Ita) Aguardiente Nectar-Selle Italia
8. Maximilian Sciandri (GB) Linda McCartney Racing Team
9. Maurizio De Pasquale (Ita) Linda McCartney Racing Team
10. Giuseppe Palumbo (Ita) Amica Chips-Tacconi Sport