Stage 16 Clinic version:
Act I: The day started well for Tinkov-Saxo: Oleg bought LRP's RV for dirt cheap, including the fridge and a set of marginal gains wheels left on the side of the bed. The RV was sent to Ferrara for "repairs" and the wheels were put on Bertie's bike.
Act II: Coup de theatre! Just like poor LRP a few days earlier, Bertie punctures. Basso gives him a wheel and a nude picture of his sister.
Act III: Bertie is struggling: after 10 miles of mad pursuit, he can't reduce the 50 second deficit. Oleg understands that his motivational skills are needed to help Bertie catch Aru. He gives a few phone calls on a secure line.
Act IV: In his earpiece, Bertie hears Oleg's voice: "Bertie, your Mama is on the phone". That is when Bertie listens to his kidnapped mother being threatened by some Russian thugs. Oleg interrupts the call and tells Bertie that he has 10 minutes to catch the Astana boys before Mrs. Contador gets julienned.
Act V: That's when Bertie decided to take a sip of the right drink (Acqua Pantani) at the right time and turns mutant.
That's the REAL story of stage 16

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