I am wondering about some of the guys that have dropped on the climbs today. Are they truly struggling or just not Pushing it since they can catch back up to the peleton on the descent?
Not saying they would lay back intentionally, but maybe just not going all out to remain with the pack to save some for tomorrow's killer stage.
Peleton crests at 9:17. PIcked up a full minute on the climb. Can they cut any more into the break on the descent?