So today they went up and down. A Lot! I have heard heard an interesting theory. That this stage so hard that it neutralized itself. For most of today it did feel that way. Sky let a HUGE group (22 riders) get off the front. They got 12 minutes. Last climb hit and the big guys heat it up a bit (but only a bit) and basically they finished the stage together. There was some digs from Movistar & Saxo and Sky road them all back. Smart defensive riding on a very hard day. Oh and there was WEATHER. From 90 degrees on the flat to 60's and hail on the final mountain.
I do wonder are these guys starting to get tried? They are human after all these days right? Are they holding their energy for next week? Or are they just riding to make it to the podium? I am found of saying we will know when we know but we are starting to know at this point.
Where we stand
Photos from the Day
From @jeredgruber
From Cyclingnews
And this presented without comment... Caption it yourself
Data from the Day
Rodriguez's speed up the mountain on his way to the win
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