Belgium's Tom Boonen, riding for Omega Pharma-Quick Step, won the fourth stage of the Tour of Qatar on Wednesday, a 147km ride from Al Thakira to Madinat Al Shamal, as he tightened his grip on the race leadership.
Belgian rider Tom Boonen of the Omega Pharma-Quick Step team competes in the 4th stage of the Tour of Qatar cycling race, north of Doha. Boonen won the 147km ride to tighten his grip on the race leadership.
Boonen won a sprint finish to see off Dutchman Tom Veelers and Swiss Fabian Cancellara.
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