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Scheldeprijs Gallery: Boonen’s farewell to Belgium

Marcel Kittel wins Scheldeprijs, but the big story was Tom Boonen's farewell to Belgium — his final race in his home country.

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Scheldeprijs — Mol, Belgium, Tom Boonen’s hometown, was decorated with banners thanking Boonen for his incredible cycling career. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — Boonen was the story of the day and the media was there to get it. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — Tom Boonen was called on stage with his Quick-Step team and was honored by the fans prior to the roll-out from Mol. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — The Dutch way of saying thanks. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — There was a seven-man break early in the race, but it wasn’t going to last in a race like Scheldeprijs, which is a pure sprinters’ race. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — Global cycling superstar Boonen was loved by fans all around the world. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — Oliver Naesen (Ag2r La Mondiale) has been a new face at the front during the 2017 spring classics. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — The break was caught 16 kilometers from the finish. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — Matti Breschel lost his saddle at one point in the race. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — Quick-Step controlled the front late in the race. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — The peloton rolled under a billboard with Marcel Kittel on it, reminding everyone who they need to beat. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — Just under 10 kilometers to go, Tom Boonen moved to the front, setting the tone for the finish. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — Kittel made the victory look easy at Scheldeprijs 2017. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — Kittel took the sprint win with time to celebrate his fifth Scheldeprijs win. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — Big thanks were given to Boonen for his efforts on a successful day for Quick-Step. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — Tom Boonen gave thanks back to his fans. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — Kittel wanted a fifth Sceldeprijs victory badly, and he got it. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — Marcel Kittel finished ahead of Elia Viviani (Sky), and Nacer Bouhanni (Cofidis). Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Scheldeprijs — That made five wins at Scheldeprijs for Kittel. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

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