And at the end, the Germans win...
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John Degenkolb celebrates victory on the Via Roma after outsprinting Alexander Kristoff and Michael Matthews for victory (Pic: Sirotti)
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Geraint Thomas and Daniel Oss forged clear on the descent of the Cipressa. Thomas then attacked again on the Poggio but was caught on the descent (Pic: Sirotti)
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Degenkolb enjoys the spoils of victory on the podium (Pic: Sirotti)
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Vincenzo Nibali was in attacking form last year, but was dropped by the peloton this time out (Pic: Sirotti)
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The route for this year's race made for an exciting finale, but organisers RCS Sport's still have an ambition to include the Pompeiana climb (Pic: Sirotti)
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Could Mark Cavendish be off to pastures new? (Pic: Sirotti)
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Fabian Cancellara finished seventh, ending a run of 11 straight Monument podium finishes. Cancellara's dejection post-race was just as marked as when he finished second 12 months ago (Pic: Sirotti)
