article_snippet.sent: But it was not to be as Germany's John Degenkolb produced the perfect race to cross the line first at the end of a gruelling 151-mile trek which took in 27 tortuous cobbled spells.
article_snippet.sent: Germany's John Degenkolb celebrates as Germany's John Degenkolb crosses the line, winning the race ahead of Bradley Wiggins in 18th .
article_snippet.sent: Degenkolb celebrates Degenkolb win alongside Zdenek Stybar (left) and