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Zabel plans hit by Flanders crash

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COLOGNE, Germany -- German sprinter Erik Zabel has been forced to pull out of this week's two cycling classics in Belgium and France after falling during Sunday's Tour of Flanders.

Zabel will not compete in Wednesday's Ghent-Wevelgem race or the Paris-Roubaix four days later.

"Erik has been ordered to rest," said Milram sporting director Gianluigi Stanga.

Zabel was forced to withdraw from Sunday's race after suffering serious bruising to his elbow and hip.

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