This stage is perfect for Fuglsang.
However, it is also the hardest of the 2 mountain stages left in the race, so all of Astana will be dedicated to trying to get Lopez to the podium.
I see people like Fraile and Sanchez in the early break, and Fuglsang and an Izagirre going away at the bottom of the 2nd last climb, all to set up Lopez for his attack.
If he is brave, it is 5k from the top of the 2nd last climb, to catch Fuglsang at the top and ride his wheel on the decent, but it will probably be on the last climb.
Jumbo will ride defensively, possibly with a couple of their heavier guys in the early break, for safety..... I see them letting the early break get a lot of time, to save themselves for the last 2 climbs.
UAE will probably also send a couple of guys up the road early, as many of them are otherwise blown out the back on the first climbs.
Movistar? - Who the f*ck knows
However, it is also the hardest of the 2 mountain stages left in the race, so all of Astana will be dedicated to trying to get Lopez to the podium.
I see people like Fraile and Sanchez in the early break, and Fuglsang and an Izagirre going away at the bottom of the 2nd last climb, all to set up Lopez for his attack.
If he is brave, it is 5k from the top of the 2nd last climb, to catch Fuglsang at the top and ride his wheel on the decent, but it will probably be on the last climb.
Jumbo will ride defensively, possibly with a couple of their heavier guys in the early break, for safety..... I see them letting the early break get a lot of time, to save themselves for the last 2 climbs.
UAE will probably also send a couple of guys up the road early, as many of them are otherwise blown out the back on the first climbs.
Movistar? - Who the f*ck knows