No fear for Boonen ahead of Paris-Roubaix

Tom Boonen (Quick Step) crashed twice and sat out the final sprint.

Tom Boonen (Quick Step) crashed twice and sat out the final sprint. (Image credit: www.ispaphoto.com)

Fortunately, in the world of professional cycling, disappointment rarely has time to linger on as the next race is already around the corner. One week after the Tour of Flanders, where Tom Boonen missed out on the victory, the Quick Step rider is fully focused on the 'Hell of the North', taking place next Sunday.