The Welshman was well - placed near the front of the peloton in the final kilometre .
The Welshman could not match John Degenkolb 's speed and big - ring power , finishing ninth at seven seconds .
The Welshman was well - placed near the front of the peloton in the final kilometre but could not match John Degenkolb 's speed and big - ring power , finishing ninth at seven seconds .