Giro 2017, stage 11: Ponte a Ema – Bagno di Romagna 161 km

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Netserk said:
Zinoviev Letter said:
Samamba said:
Stage 11 and they're already protecting their places, pathetic. It's Amador ffs.

It's not only protecting their current position, it's preventing the favourite from strengthening his position. It's completely reasonable. They aren't fans watching for entertainment.
I don't really think it will strengthen Quintana to have Amador in pink. He would have to have a big lead to be more dangerous. Short of that, it could perhaps seed doubt in Movistar, say if Amador gets in pink with 40'' to Tom.
Yeah I actually think Amador getting pink by a few seconds would be a very good scenario for Dumoulin. Sunweb wouldn't have to work to defend pink and maybe Movi might not ride as aggressively when they already have pink.