Tom Boonen got on the board in the Petacchi V Boonen supersprinters duel. The fifth and final stage of the Ruta Del Sol showed that Boonen took the win ahead of Petacchi. No foto finish was necessary as the win was taken by 1/2 wheel. Final vicotry went to Spaniard Carlos Garcia Quesada (Unibet.com). The… Read more »
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Petacchi V Boonen Round 2
The Ruta Del Sol is giving Petacchi and Boonen a few chances to duke out the sprints after a few days of successful breakaways. Alessandro Petacchi is taking a two win lead in the battle of the sprinters. Petacchi won a second sprint victory finishing ahead of the gold and diamond wearing world champion Boonen…. Read more »
Petacchi V Boonen Round 1
The Petacchi Vs Boonen battle could be one to watch this season. Cycling enthusiast have been looking at the Vuelta Andalucia “Ruta Del Sol” as a showdown between the two powerful sprinters. Since Boonen won the world title in Madrid-a race that Petacchi was heavily favored to win- there has been anticipation for the 2006… Read more »