With all of the GC men in the peloton, Team Sky was happy to let the break go and take the day off (as much as that is possible at 42 kph over 150 kilometers) and save themselves for the mountainous individual time trial tomorrow. Phil Liggett claimed that the peloton would peg the break at seven minutes, I guess he missed that one as the lead went out to twelve minutes at the top of the final climb. It is always up to the team that holds the yellow jersey to ride tempo at the front of the peloton, everyone else just lines up behind. If I haven't said it before, drafting allows the second rider to exert 30% less energy that the rider with his nose in the wind. That is why you need a strong team to protect you as you hunt down the Malliot Jaune. This is an original watercolor and ink postcard that can be yours by visiting my artist website where you can purchase this painting. Just follow the direct link at the end of this post to get your art of the 100th Tour de France.
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