Yeah, Alaphillipe gave us another bit of fun though didn't he? Shocked he's still going in fairness. I do wonder if any of the GC guys will try to take some seconds given Tuesday is a rest day now.
Certainly a chance for Bardet in a breakaway though I do wonder if Ardu/Nibali will go for gold too. I can't see Movistar changing from Quintana to Valverde now especially as we're always told Quintana is strong in the final week of the tour so this is where he needs to start making time before...
Agree about Kittel, Cav was past him by time he wobbled on the bike. Going to be a nice uphill stage tomorrow, hopeful of seeing Nairo go for it to at least make it interesting for the final few stages.
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He served his time and now he's back. I have to agree that as an 18 year old surrounded by players you grew up watching and respected he didn't have much hope when the pressure was on. I'd love to see Amir get back to how good he was pre-ban.
By my reckoning there's 2 flat stages, 1 relatively flat stage that will suit the likes of Sagan, 1 time trial and 4 mountain stages. For me it'll take something special to stop Froome now as he'll be well protected in the 3 flat stages and will do some more damage in the final TT, so the...