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260 kilometers. Belgium. After last year when more than 60 riders were still together with 6 kilometers to go, the oldest of races has added two more climbs (now 12) hoping for a tougher course and fewer riders at the end to contest the finish.

Podium history of Liège - Bastogne - Liège

Vinokourov signals that his form is superb with an important Classic win. T-Mobile needed this tonic. Both Liège pictures by Photoreporter Sirotti.

Results:

1. Alexandre Vinokourov (T-Mobile) 6hr 29min 9sec. 40.09 km/hr

2. Jens Voigt (CSC) s.t.

3. Michael Boogerd (Rabobank) @ 14sec

4. Paolo Bettini (Quick Step) @ 24sec

5. Cadel Evans (Davitamon-Lotto) s.t.

6. David Etxebarria (Liberty Seguros) @ 27sec

7. Miguel Angel Martin Perdiguero (Phonak) @ 28sec

8. Mirko Celestino (Domina Vacanze) s.t.

9. Damian Cunego (Lampre) s.t.

10. Angel Vicioso (Liberty Seguros) s.t.

11. Davide Rebellin (Gerolsteiner) s.t.

12. Matthias Kessler (T-Mobile) @ 31sec

13. Jorg Jaksche (Liberty Seguros) @ 54sec

14. Laurent Brochard (Bouygues Telecom) @ 59sec

15. Fabian Wegmann (Gerolsteiner) @ 1min 2sec

16. Christophe Brandt (Davitamon-Lotto) @ 1min 4sec

17. Nicki Sorensen (CSC) @ 1min 10sec

18. Ivan Basso (CSC) s.t.

19. Kim Kirchen (Fassa Bortolo) @ 1min 18sec

20. Oscar Pereiro (Phonak) @ 1min 33sec

They're gone. Voigt and Vinokourov took off with about 50 kilometers to go. The pack stayed about 1 minute behind and were never able to close the gap.

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