A whole decade has passed since the mud-encrusted face of John Degenkolb outsprinted Zdenek Stybar and Greg van Avermaet in Roubaix velodrome to claim the biggest victory of his career.
But, even if the 36-year-old is now more frequently seen in a team captain's role in races, and for all the seasons roll by, when it comes to the cobbled Classics of Belgium and France, Degenkolb remains a real reference point.
