Some really excellent photos from the race by Dave Carlsson. See more here: https://www.onlinepictureproof.com/blinkmanphotos/view-your-pictures/albums/44486
Steven Cummings, Jeremy Hunt, Peter Kennaugh and Dan Lloyd lead the field up a climb.
Cavendish in green helmet along with Ian Stannard, Matt Gos (Milan San Remo winner) and Stuart O’Grady.
Endura’s Alex Blain along with the riders from the Norwegian team. Dave McCann of Ireland is on the very left. Also spotted in there is Ed Clancy and Jake Hales.
Tom Boonen (left) chats to a Belgian teammate.
Liam Holohan leads Kristian House with Tom Murray behind House.
The Italians force the pace in the peloton. Kennaugh is second in line.
Alex Dowsett in GB colours along with Tom Boonen.
