Winless Boonen in one of his best Classics campaigns

A serene-looking Tom Boonen (Quick Step)

A serene-looking Tom Boonen (Quick Step) (Image credit: Richard Tyler)

Tom Boonen was relaxed after reconnaissance of the Paris-Roubaix course on Friday, despite the threat posed to a record equaling fourth victory at French spring Classic by the Saxo Bank squad. Victory on Sunday would put the Quick Step rider on par with fellow Belgian Roger De Vlaeminck, but the 29-year-old seems satisfied to focus on individual wins rather than records.