Arguebly, Quickstep was the best performing team in 2005. “Wholesalers” Boonen and Bettini were responsible for many memorable wins. Paolini and Pozzato were both responsible for the needed addition in points, with many top 10 placings in different races.
This former Mapei team is now Belgian, but doesn’t really look it because of the many nationalities in the team. Teammanager Lefevre is happy though, so it’s easy for the other riders, as long as they provide their top guns the needed support.


World champ Boonen doesn’t need an introduction as a top sprinter and a man for the northern c...