hfer07 said:you should re watch the race- because Nibbs did force the selection along with Hesjedal- but he was wise enough not to keep pulling on the last Kms where it was evident the descent was not steep & long enough to attempt such move-that's why he sent Agnoli first to see the other's reactions....
I was just rewatching it and what you explain makes sense. Nibs was playing it wise - very satisfied with his ride.