Originally Posted by
cmq2:
“Would Wiggins have lost the Tour if Froome left him? His dropping, slowing and gesticulating made his point very publicly.
Froome's GF on twitter "DAMN IT. GOOOO!"
I wonder what Valverde said to Nibali before he left the break?”
No, Wiggins has 2 minutes on Froome - and the long time trial tomorrow.
I'm getting a bit <grrrr> about the commets that Froome could have won. Brad did what Brad
needed to do to win the race once he had his lead and more than likely by tomorrow it will be longer. There is more to winning the yellow jersey than 'just' what happens on the road. By now, Froome will be in the bus and when he gets back to the Hotel its massage and food and a quiet night. Brad has the podium, the press conference all the other yellow jersey duties. It's the difference between being a cracking rider and a Team Leader (and some just can't make that transition, either).
You have a strong team exactly for this reason - so the yellow jersey conserves as much energy and strength until they need it.
It's the reason that Greg LeMond is said to have lost a chance of what would have been his first win ... and Miguel Indurain ... and Jan Ullrich ... and Abraham Olano ... and any number of Lance's little helpers.