A clearly uncomfortable Stannard withdrew early on in the race , which took place in treacherous rainy conditions -- only 12 riders finished out of 140 starters -- .
Which was eventually won by Stannard 's Team Sky teammate Geraint Thomas .
A clearly uncomfortable Stannard withdrew early on in the race , which took place in treacherous rainy conditions -- only 12 riders finished out of 140 starters -- and which was eventually won by his Team Sky teammate Geraint Thomas .