(Reuters) - German powerhouse Marcel Kittel won the first stage of the Tour of Britain On Sunday, outsprinting British rival Mark Cavendish after an eight-lap 104.8km ride around the streets of Liverpool.
The Giant Shimano rider made light of a strong head wind to beat Italian Nicola Ruffoni of Bardiani CSF while Omega Pharma-Quickstep's Cavendish was able to contest the finish despite suffering a mid-stage crash.
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