Tom Boonen is one of the most accomplished Classics riders of all time. Between he and Fabian Cancellara, they have accounted for 7 of the past 10 editions of Paris-Roubaix. When the favorites line up this Sunday, Boonen will be there with them — in spite of recent setbacks.
Once again, well done, Specialized for a beautiful profile of Tom Boonen ahead of the 2016 “Hell of the North” — Paris-Roubaix.
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