Boonen suffering from open groin wound

Tom Boonen (Quick Step)

Tom Boonen (Quick Step) (Image credit: Sirotti)

Tom Boonen has been struggling in the Vuelta a Espana, and has finally disclosed the rather embarrassing physical problem which has been hindering him. He has an open wound under a delicate area which is very painful and makes it difficult for him to ride. "It does hurt quite a lot," he told Het Nieuwsblad.