Video: Marcel Kittel’s Giant Propel from the Tour de Yorkshire

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Marcel Kittel (Giant-Alpecin) (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Marcel Kittel (Giant-Alpecin) speaks during the team presentation (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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Marcel Kittel (Giant-Alpecin) wins People's Choice Classic (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

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It was high fives for Marcel Kittel up the climb today (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

The Tour de Yorkshire was a short-lived affair for Marcel Kittel (Giant-Alpecin) after he abandoned the race after less than 110 kilometres of stage 1 from Bridlington to Scarborough but while doubts remain over the rider’s form and fitness, few would question the robustness and speed of the German’s bike.