Paris-Nice Results

Paris-Nice Results

Tuesday

At Belleville, France

Second Stage

124.6-mile leg from Nevers to Belleville

1. Gert Steegmans, Belgium, Quick Step, 5 hours, 29 minutes, 47 seconds.

2. Thor Hushovd, Norway, Credit Agricole, same time.

3. Sylvain Chavanel, France, Cofidis, same time.

4. Michael Albasini, Switzerland, Liquigas, same time.

5. Philippe Gilbert, Belgium, Francaise des Jeux, 3 seconds behind.

6. Matteo Tosatto, Italy, Quick Step, same time.

7. Mirco Lorenzetto, Italy, Lampre, same time.

8. Enrico Franzoi, Italy, Liquigas, same time.

9. Manuele Mori, Italy, Saunier Duval, same time.

10. Vicente Reynes, Spain, High Road, same time.

Overall Standings

1. Thor Hushovd, Norway, Credit Agricole, 7 hours, 56 minutes, 34 seconds.

2. Gert Steegmans, Belgium, Quick Step, 3 seconds behind.

3. Jerome Pineau, France, Bouygues Telecom, :23.

4. Karsten Kroon, Netherlands, Team CSC, same time.

5. Trent Lowe, Australia, Slipstream Chipotle, :29.

6. Sylvain Chavanel, France, Cofidis, :30.

7. David Millar, Britain, Slipstream Chipotle, same time.

8. Matteo Tosatto, Italy, Quick Step, :32.

9. Luis-Leon Sanchez, Spain, Caisse d’Epargne, :33.

10. Niki Terpstra, Netherlands, Team Milram, :36.