John Degenkolb may be known to most for being a part of one of the closest finishes in cycling history for third place in last year's U23 race, but he has yet to attain anywhere near the status of a racer like Farrar or even Matthews (who won that same race).But he was making the right moves today, and launched a clever attack while many of the sprinters were still in their leadout. He used a roundabout to open a small gap over the field and then "just sprinted and didn't look back."
This is Degenkolb's first ProTour win (after just a few weeks of racing). Every win is important for a young sprinter, but especially one on a team so stacked as HTC is.
Alberto Contador had a nice day of riding, and finished right up near the front of the field.
Right next to him was Philippe Gilbert, who still holds a lead in the General Classification after his win yesterday. Aside from a small group of guys, everyone else finished all together today.
Stage Results1. John Degenkolb
2. Tyler Farrar
3. Michael Matthews
General Classification
1. Philippe Gilbert
2. John Degenkolb -4
3. Tyler Farrar -8
4. Gerald Ciolek -9
5. Michael Matthews -10
9. Jurgen Roelandts -15
14. Andreas Kloden -15
16. Sylvain Chavenel -15
17. Alberto Contador -15
18. Ryder Hesjedal -15
22. Michael Rogers -15
23. Tony Martin -15
24. Peter Velits -15
25. Roman Kreuzinger -23
37. Luis Leon Sanchez -23
39. Tejay Van Garderen -23
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