I agree, it's the logic of the race - even if a shorter distance between number one and the rest would be exciting.
Michael Rogers said in his interview that they went for it because they had nothing to lose. I doubt Belkin sees it that way.
I kinda want Quintana will win the stage, he has been incredibly strong this last week yet doesn't even have a mountain point to show for it. Valverde looks very strong at the moment, it will be an exciting day!