Will Froome survive the three big stages.

[Pricey_sky]

The only rider trying to win the Tour is Contador. Yes Froome is in the lead. But from what I see the rest of the feild is riding to defend there positions. WTF?

They Ride like this to defend there UCI Points. Attack! would you rather be 3rd or 10th? Who cares? Ride to win? I know there points determine heavily there salary but 4th or 9th? Cmon ride to win. Some Panache?

In the grand scheme of things they don't really care if you want to see attacking racing as the points on offer for having their rider finish top 5 in the Tour mean so much to them and their sponsors in todays cycling world. Of course every rider would love to win but there is no point in them blowing it all and losing several GC positions as there could be big repercussions for their team come the end of the season and points they would have missed out on.

 

[IndianCyclist]

In the grand scheme of things they don't really care if you want to see attacking racing as the points on offer for having their rider finish top 5 in the Tour mean so much to them and their sponsors in todays cycling world. Of course every rider would love to win but there is no point in them blowing it all and losing several GC positions as there could be big repercussions for their team come the end of the season and points they would have missed out on.

Also Contador's points don't count.

 

[User Guide]

In the grand scheme of things they don't really care if you want to see attacking racing as the points on offer for having their rider finish top 5 in the Tour mean so much to them and their sponsors in todays cycling world. Of course every rider would love to win but there is no point in them blowing it all and losing several GC positions as there could be big repercussions for their team come the end of the season and points they would have missed out on.

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