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Quickstep's team rider Tom Boonen of Belgium (C) sprints to the finish line during the 3rd stage of the 93rd Tour de France cycling race between Esch-Sur-Alzette in Luxembourg, and Valkenburg in
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Quickstep's team rider Tom Boonen of Belgium (R), wearing the leader's yellow jersey, cycles ahead of Davitamone's team rider Robbie McEwen of Australia (L), wearing the sprinter's green jersey, during the 5th
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