Belgian fans were shocked
 
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It was not a day to take pictures
 
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Overall leader Tom Boonen (Quick Step) was somber
 
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The peloton had a short ride in honor of Frederiek Nolf.
 
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Riders head back to the hotel
 
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Milram riders help each other don black arm bands
 
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Kilian Patour (Garmin-Slipstream)
 
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Eddy Merckx talks to reporters
 
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Danilo Napolitano (Katusha, r)  at the start
 
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All riders wore black
 
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Belgian Eddy Merckx
 
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Filippo Pozzato (Katusha), Mauro Da Dalto
 
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Friederik Nolf died only days before
 
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Nolf was a strong talent
 
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Nolf still called his parents
 
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The race responsibles were stunned
 
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The mood was down in the hotel
 
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The riders find out the news
 
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A Belgian fan watches the start
 
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The peloton arrives at the finish
 
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Nolf's bike was displayed
 
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A memorial service was held
 
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Each team put a jersey down
 
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Nolf's picture was added
 
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