Tom Boonen pens new one-year contract with Etixx-Quick Step

Tom Boonen extends his association with the Quick Step team, signing for his 14th season with the Belgian outfit for 2016

Tom Boonen after stage four of the 2015 Eneco Tour

(Image credit: Watson)

Etixx-Quick Step and Tom Boonen have agreed a one-year extension to the Belgian's contract, which will see the former World Champion riding for the team in 2016.

Boonen, who turns 35 in October, is the only rider who has ridden for the Quick Step team since its inception in 2003 and is set to continue for his 15th year as a professional.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.