Boonen abandons Tour de France after head injury

Tom Boonen (Quick Step) calls it a day

Tom Boonen (Quick Step) calls it a day (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Belgian star Tom Boonen (Quick Step) abandoned the Tour de France on Friday. About 90km into stage 7 from Le Mans to Châteauroux, he stepped off his bike. After crashing on his head during stage 5, it seems clear after the fact that he suffered a concussion.