 In August, Greipel took second place after winner Arnaud Démare () in the Vattenfall Cyclassics, the only World Tour event disputed in Germany, his home country.He stated that the scorching heat did not help matters in the race, and that his "engine had some cooling problems".He also announced after the race that he would not participate in the World Championships in Limburg, citing the course is not suited to his characteristics.