hrotha said:I'd say Urán, Samu and possibly Nieve were pretty much dead. Nibali, Lastras and Fuglsang were good but they wouldn't have an overwhelming advantage in numbers, strength or determination. I'm a bit puzzled that Scarponi cooperated, knowing full well he couldn't win one-on-one.
Become 2nd and get some publicity in your home country or wheelsuck, get caught and end up 5th or something. Easy choice, I guess.