Boonen's turn to shine 1
125 riders at the start; 16 teams
Perfect weather
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A beautiful sunshine and slight wind welcomed the riders at Wattayah for the start of stage 5. The pack took off at a fairly fast pace along the sea (47.3 kms covered during the first hour) and several riders, including Philippe Gilbert, tried their luck in the lead. But every single breakaway attempt was chased...
