2006 Tour de Suisse
The 2006 Tour de Suisse was the 70th edition of the Tour de Suisse road cycling stage race, which took place from 10 to 18 June 2006. The race consisted of nine stages, covering a total of 1,468 km (912 mi), starting in Baden and finishing in Bern. 2004 champion Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile Team) overcame a 50-second deficit on the final stage to win the overall title and the yellow jersey, in what became the last race of his career. Koldo Gil and Jörg Jaksche finished second and third, respectively, to complete the podium. In February 2012 Ulrich was found guilty of a doping offence by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. In consequence all his results gained since May 2005 were removed from his Palmares, including this one.[1] The official website of the race however still states Ullrich as the winner of 2006.[2] Daniele Bennati (Lampre–Fondital) won the points classification as the most consistent finisher. Astana-Würth Cycling Team captured the team classification while Michael Albasini (Liquigas) captured the King of the Mountains and the intermediate sprints jerseys. TeamsTwenty-one teams of eight riders started the race:[3]
Route
StagesStage 110 June – Baden to Baden, 154 km (96 mi)
Stage 211 June – Bremgarten to Einsiedeln, 165 km (103 mi)
Stage 312 June – Einsiedeln to Arlesheim, 160 km (99 mi)
Stage 413 June – Niederbipp to La Chaux-de-Fonds, 151 km (94 mi)
Stage 514 June – La Chaux-de-Fonds to Leukerbad, 210 km (130 mi)
Stage 615 June – Fiesch to La Punt, 210 km (130 mi)
Stage 716 June – St. Moritz to Ascona, 233 km (145 mi)
Stage 817 June – Ambrì to Ambri, 155 km (96 mi)
Stage 918 June – Kerzers to Bern, 30 km (19 mi)
Final standingsGeneral classification
Points classificationThe Points Classification of the Tour de Suisse is for points awarded for most consistently high finisher of the stages (equivalent to the Tour de France's green jersey). The Sprints Classification is for intermediate sprints.
Mountains classification
Sprint classificationThe Sprints Classification of the Tour de Suisse is for intermediate sprints. The Points Classification is for points awarded for most consistently high finisher of the stages (equivalent to the Tour de France's green jersey).
Jersey progress
References
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