Maybe it's not so hard to believe. They've been stuck with the Yellow for a few days now, and working harder than planned as a result. I know from experience that, that first "hill" must have really hurt.
They've got a lot harder work ahead of them. Best to let them each get their legs first at their own pace before the real pain starts. I think that they'll come through.
At least they don't have to put up with trash talk about their performance from Bruyneel. What's up with that on T-Mobile? Poor Jan.
I "know from experience" myself, but I thought these guys were immortals:)
Discovery and Armstrong leading the pack.