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He didn't because he didn't want to , and didn't need to. He was riding to protect Del Toro - it's not UAEs responsibility ride full gas up a climb so Carapaz can attack Del Toro when he's tired - if no one else wants to take it up then they can pace at whatever speed they like. They know Del...

Del Toro will blast these again on the last bump

It's not false pacing - it's perfect pacing for their GC leader - if no one else responds not their issue.

PCS just updated to show Vacek in the break! Pedersen will ride for him later on and he'll win.

See ya Juano

Pedersen and Vacek to go for the break, if WVA gets in there too it will only be Alpecin chasing and break will stay away.

Ethan Hayter from the break

so much for UAE implosion - they have been terrific for IDT today

the break going to get caught here.

Storer and Tiberi dropping out of top 10 - Pellizzarri will jump up to 7th.

He's testing his GC endurance for a crack at the Vuelta, which is why he's not been chasing breaks but trying to stick with the GC guys the whole 3 weeks.

Can't wait to see Del Toro attack and drop them all on this climb

Cumulative fatigue - he'll cash it in on Fri / Sat

Cycling News saying Plapp has abandoned

in GC order McNulty Meintjes Ulissi Stork Fortunato Harper