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Dates | April 22 – April 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stages | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distance | 975.7 km (606.3 mi) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Winning time | 23h 01' 36" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Winner |
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(Saturn Cycling Team) | |
Second |
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(Saunier Duval) | |
Third |
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(Saturn Cycling Team) | |
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Points |
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(Saunier Duval) | |
Mountains |
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(Saturn Cycling Team) | |
Youth |
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(Ofoto-Lombardi Sports) | |
Team | Saturn Cycling Team |
The 2003 Tour de Georgia was the inaugural edition of what has now become the highest ranked bicycle road racing event in the United States. The six-stage race was held April 22 through April 27, 2003, with the overall title won by Chris Horner of the Saturn Cycling Team. American Fred Rodriguez (Vini Caldirola–So.di) claimed the points jersey for sprinters. Also, Horner won the King of the Mountains competition for climbers. Saul Raisin won the Best Young Rider competition.
General classification after stage 1:
General classification after stage 2:
General classification after stage 3
General classification after stage 4