52nd Quatre Jours de Dunkerque - 2.HC

France, May 3-7, 2006

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Stage 5 - May 7: Seclin - Dunkerque, 163km

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Isaac Galvez (Caisse d'Epargne) wins the last stage
Isaac Galvez (Caisse d'Epargne) gets a kiss
Roberto Petito (Tenax) smiles on the podium
Roberto Petito (Tenax) was the final overall winner of the Quatre Jours de Dunkerque
The final podium: Didier Rous (3rd), Roberto Petito (1st), and Stéphane Petilleau (2nd)

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Maillot vert Thor Hushovd (Credit Agricole) and maillot rose Roberto Petito (Tenax-Salmilano) on the start line in Seclin.
The leader jersey and the French champion at the start.
Freddy Bichot (Francaise des Jeux) leads the break-away at Monts des Cats.
Tenax works hard on the front of the peloton at Monts des Cats.
Maillot rose Roberto Petito (Tenax-Salmilano) is protected by his teammate.
Maillot a pois Florent Brard (Caisse d'Epargne-Illes Baleares) at Monts des Cats.
Europe Tour leader Niko Eeckhout (Chocolade Jacques) at Monts des Cats.
Danish Champion Lars Ytting Bak (Team CSC) leads the break-away.
The peloton - controlled by Tenax and Bretagne-Jean Floc'h.
Four riders are still away on the final local circuit.
Roberto Petito (Tenax-Salmilano) celebrates his victory with a teammate just after the finish.
Final stage winner Isaac Galves (Caisse d'Epargne-Illes Baleares)
Roberto Petito (Tenax-Salmilano) was the first Italian winner of the Quattre Jours de Dunkerque.
Florent Brard (Caisse d'Epargne-Illes Balears) loks a bit surprised at getting the mountains jersey.
Thor Hushovd (Credit Agricole) takes the Maillot Vert.
Sébastien Rosseler (Quick Step-Innergetic) takes the best young rider's maillot blanc.
Veteran Fabio Baldato (Tenax-Salmilano) is best team worker.
The final general classification - Didier Rous (Bouygues Telecom, 3rd), Roberto Petito (Tenax-Salmilano, 1st) and Stephane Petilleau (Bretagne-Jean Floc'h, 2nd)
Celebrating the team title - Don't drink it all Pierrick! Save some for me!
The jerseys!

Stage 4 - May 6: Nœux les mines – Parc Départemental d'Olhain Pas de Calais, 190km

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Pierrick Fedrigo (Bouygues) wins the fourth stage
Pierrick Fedrigo (Bouygues) is happy
Roberto Petito (Tenax) crosses the line
Pierrick Fedrigo (Bouygues) on the podium
Roberto Petito (Tenax) looking good for the final overall win

Stage 3 - May 5: Fontaine au Pire – Hénin Beaumont, 181km

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Gert Steegmans (Davitamon-Lotto) wins the third stage
Gert Steegmans (Davitamon-Lotto) smiles on the podium
Roberto Petito (Tenax) still has the pink jersey

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Italian Tenax-Salmilano with 'Maglia rosa' Roberto Petito controls the peloton.
Roberto Petito (Tenax-Salmilano) finishes in the bunch, and keeps his 'Maglia Rose'
Third stage winner Gert Steegmans (Davitamon-Lotto) .
Roberto Petito (Tenax-Salmilano) wears 'Maglia Rosa' again!
'Maglia Rosa' fits Italian, isn't it?
Roberto Petito (Tenax-Salmilano) gets Mountain jersey too.
LA DOLCE VITA! Roberto Petito (Tenax-Salmilano) gets kisses
French Niels Brouzes (Auber 93) keeps his young rider's jersey 'Maillot Blanc'.
Didier Rous (Bouygues Telecom) gets 'L'exploit du jour'.
Pierrick Fedrigo (Bouygues Telecom) gets a kiss for 'Le meilleur Equipier'.
Bouygues Telecom gets 'The Most Aggressive Team' today.
Geoffroy Lequatre (Cofidis) gets 'Sprint 62'.
Sebastien Hinault (Credit Agricole) gets 'Sprint 59'.

Stage 2 - May 4: Arques - Le Cateau Cambrésis, 204km

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Roberto Petito (Tenax) leads Stéphane Petilleau (Jean Floc'h) in the break
Sebastien Joly (FDJ) leads Stéphane Petilleau (Jean Floc'h) during the second stage of Dunkirk
Roberto Petito (Tenax) beats Stéphane Petilleau (Jean Floc'h) to win stage 2
Simone Cadamuro (Milram) wins the bunch sprint for third
Roberto Petito (Tenax) waves from the podium
Roberto Petito (Tenax) with his flowers

Stage 1 - May 3: Dunkerque – Gravelines, 161km

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Francesco Chicchi (Quick.Step) wins the first stage, with Steven de Jongh (4th) and Wouter Weylandt (9th) completing a strong Quick.Step performance
Francesco Chicchi (Quick.Step) in pink as the first leader

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The French Agritubel team on the podium for the presentation before the start.
Local cycling club boys keep a pro rider's bike under the podium: 'Mum! I touched Agnolutto's bike!'
Skil-Shimano's Japanese riders: 'We are on TV today!?'
Claudio Cucinotta (Tenax-Salmilano) relaxes before the start. He got the mountains jersey as a result of his excellent breakaway.
The start ceremony with defending champion Pierrick Fedrigo (Bouygues Telecom)
180 riders start the 4 jours de Dunkerque under the clear sky.
Credit Agricole leads the peloton for the final sprint.
Nicolas Roche (Cofidis and Niels Brouzes (Abber 93) resist, but they are caught by the peloton just before the finish.
1959 Tour stage winner and second on GC Henry Anglade is on the podium with Daniel Mangeas.
The first stage winner Francesco Chicci (Quick Step) wears the leader's maillot rose
Italian Francesco Chicchi (Quick Step) also gets the maillot vert (points jersey)
Italian Claudio Cucinotta (Tenax-Salmilano) wears the maillot a pois (the mountain jersey)
Bacio! Bacio! Bacio! Typical Italian style for Claudio Cucinotta (Tenax-Salmilano)
The young rider's jersey maillot blanc for Marcel Sieberg (Team Wiesenhof-Akud). Danile Mangeas: 'Er...Marcel, Can you get off? You're too tall for this podium!'
Niels Brouzes (Auber 93) gets 'Sprint 59'
Italian day for the French race: Roberto Petito (Tenax-Salmilano) gets 'Sprint62'
Although Quick Step wins today's team classification, Credit Agreicole gets the most aggressive team, and Killan Patour (left) and Sebastian Portal are on the podium
Europe Tour leader Niko Eeckhout (Chocolade Jacques) gets the Fair Play Prize
There are many prizes for the French race: Christophe Riblon (Ag2r) gets Le meilleur Equipier (best team rider)
The kiss on the podium is excellent treatment after the hard work, isn't it Niels?