Boonen to miss Amstel Gold Race

By Cycling News
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Man of the moment opts to rest after recent exertions

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Boonen savours the moment of victory at the Tour of Flanders(Image credit: Sirotti)

Reports in the Belgian media have confirmed that Tom Boonen will not be competing in this weekend's Amstel Gold Race. The Omega Pharma-QuickStep rider has swept all before him on the cobbles in recent weeks, scoring victories at E3 Harelbeke, Gent-Wevelgem, the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix.

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