On the other hand, the gap is 4:40 between the two now and Almeida would have least gained back 1:45 on the gravel stage with looking better than Remco again today. My guess would be that if they can ride free, they will end up similar in GC. But then again that doesn't really matter that much since its max. a lower top 10 anyway.
Ya, they'd be better off losing time with one of them tomorrow (probably Almeida since Remco can't descend) and have Almeida try and win on Monday. Remco can try and hang on himself and if he loses time on Monday, just sit up and go for a stage win on 17 or 19.
At this point, they're just riding for a top 10 in GC for Remco. I'd say a stage win for him would actually be worth more at this point