Yeahright said:Well i actually agree with you that it was disappointing that Frank did not at least try to attack on the last hill up to the finish. However Gilbert had already showed on the earlier climb that they were no match for him when he gapped Andy. I guess that after that they figured it was game over.
I recall seeing Frank talking into his radio while riding on the front on one of the climbs. I can only guess that he was asking what to do as if it wasn't obvious what needed to be done. I guess they decided it was better at that point to guarantee their podium spots than risk attacking Gilbert and one of or both them blowing up and getting reeled in by the chase group.