| 2004 Tirreno–Adriatico | |
| Date: | 10–16 March 2004 |
| Stages: | 7 |
| Distance: | 1228[1] |
| Unit: | km |
| Time: | 33h 47' 06" |
| First: | Paolo Bettini |
| First Nat: | ITA |
| First Color: | yellowred |
| Second: | Óscar Freire |
| Second Nat: | ESP |
| Third: | Erik Zabel |
| Third Nat: | GER |
| Points: | Erik Zabel |
| Points Nat: | GER |
| Mountains: | Rolf Aldag |
| Mountains Nat: | GER |
| Previous: | 2003 |
| Next: | 2005 |
The 2004 Tirreno–Adriatico was the 39th edition of the Tirreno–Adriatico cycle race and was held from 10 March to 16 March 2004. The race started in Sabaudia and finished in San Benedetto del Tronto.[2] The race was won by Paolo Bettini of the Quick-Step team.
Twenty teams, containing a total of 160 riders, participated in the race:[3]
| Stage | Date | Course | Distance | Type | scope=col | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 March | Sabaudia to Sabaudia | 172km (107miles) | Flat stage | |||
| 2 | 11 March | Latina to Maddaloni | 164km (102miles) | Flat stage | |||
| 3 | 12 March | Maddaloni to Isernia | 168km (104miles) | Hilly stage | |||
| 4 | 13 March | Isernia to Paglieta | 179km (111miles) | Medium mountain stage | |||
| 5 | 14 March | Paglieta to Torricella Sicura | 215km (134miles) | Medium mountain stage | |||
| 6 | 15 March | Monte San Pietrangeli to Torre San Patrizio | 185km (115miles) | Hilly stage | |||
| 7 | 16 March | San Benedetto del Tronto to San Benedetto del Tronto | 162km (101miles) | Hilly stage | |||
Final general classification[5]
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