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If the gap had been 30 seconds cresting the summit he would have won the stage. These stages are harder for him to win, but he can certainly win them.
Ludwig's Olaf said:yaco said:Rider of the TDF - To be in breakaways for 3 consecutive days, and still be fighting for the stage finish is awesome.
That was more like half the peloton than a breakaway, and the main field did not chase. A recreative ride but for the last gentle climb. How much did the main contenders pull back on Sagan on the climb and descent? Three, four minutes? Sagan's team told him the Spanish guy pulled out too much time, but he could not chase him down uphill on his own. That simple. If it had been a Contador in this breakaway, he would have gotten assistance by other riders, because he pays back such debts. Sagan doesn't, and the more 2nd places he collects, the crazier he's becoming. What's he trying to do, anyway? The green jersey can't be taken from him anymore, he can't win a stage with a moderate hill towards the end, so why doesn't he stay with his team?
If the gap had been 30 seconds cresting the summit he would have won the stage. These stages are harder for him to win, but he can certainly win them.