Devolder's season gamble doesn't pay off

Stijn Devolder (Quick Step) never came close to taking his third Ronde.

Stijn Devolder (Quick Step) never came close to taking his third Ronde. (Image credit: www.ispaphoto.com)

Stijn Devolder had the chance to follow the footsteps of legendary Italian rider Fiorenzo Magni by winning the Tour of Flanders three times in a row, however, the Belgian rider didn't manage to pull off the third win. Neither did his teammate Boonen, who came short of winning his own third Ronde after Fabian Cancellara rode away on the Kapelmuur.