whittashau said:So much for Andy Schleck returning to form.
On the team website he said he didn't have the legs today, but feels that he is getting better and better. But even if he did have the legs today you have to ask yourself how much is it worth going all in in such horrendous conditions to finish 12th. Even well-respected forum member maltiv pointed out that
maltiv said:This is horrible preparation for the TDF really. Riding around constantly overheated and dehydrated won't get you anywhere...
And many posters in the stage thread reckoned that there would be DNF's tomorrow from sheer exhaustion. Again probably better to take it easy today and be able to finish the race rather than knock yourself out