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Quick Step rider and cycling world champion Tom Boonen of Belgium climbs the Col du Corobin during the 5th stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race from Avignon to Digne-Les-Bains March 10, 2006. [
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Belgium's world champion Tom Boonen during the 104th Paris-Roubaix cycling classic race between Compiegne and Roubaix on April 9, 2006. Photo by Nicolas Gouhier/Cameleon/ABACAPRESS.COM Stock Photo - Alamy
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