Stage 1 - Dublin to Dublin, 180 km

1. Tommy Steels (BEL) Mapei
2. Erik Zabel (GER) Telekom
3. Robbie McEwen (AUS) Rabobank
4. Gian-Matteo (ITA) Fagnini Saeco
5. Nicola Minali (ITA) Riso Scotti all s.t.

Chris Boardman keeps the leaders jersey.