Wigwan said:If ASO really wants the real time of the riders (no bonuses), could they add time bonuses that do not count on the GC?
For example, Gilbert is 13 seconds back on GC and wins a stage (20 seconds bonus). He gets to wear the yellow jersey, but the real GC leader would still be Cancellara. Futhermore, Evans or Menchov could be in yellow for the first TT if they finish in the 3 first places on Planche des Belles Filles and have the advantage of starting last, although Wiggins would be the real leader.
Like this, sprinters, puncheurs and baroudeurs still have a chance to be in yellow, we will stop seeing a guy taking yellow the first day and keep it for 7 days by one second and ASO still have the real time for their GC.
Excuse me? You mean you could be in a situation where some poor sod is wearing yellow on the run-in to Paris, but isn't actually going to win? Ridiculous.