In the 43rd E3 Prijs Vlaanderen, spectacularly won by Tom Boonen (Quick.Step), Boonen's teammate Stefano Zanini crashed after 80 km of the race. According to a hospital examination, the Italian rider has broken his wrist, which means the end of his pre-season 2005. In the next Belgian race, the Three days of De Panne, Servais Knaven will replace him in the Quick.Step lineup.
