SCHUMACHER SNATCHES BENELUX TOUR

Schumacher Eneco 06

Germany?s Stefan Schumacher snatched overall victory in the eight-day Benelux Tour ProTour race by a second on Wednesday but it was a controversial win after he brought down main rival and race leader George Hincapie in the sprint.

Philippe Gilbert (Francaise des Jeux) won the final stage to Liege with a powerful late attack, Manuele Mori (Saunier Duval) was second and Schumacher won the sprint for third to gain a four-second bonus.

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