I don't see how that was a boring stage. Andy attacked several times and didn't get away. That makes for little change in the standings, but I thought it was great drama. Ivan Basso tried to play a card. I have to say I was a big fan before he got popped and had the two year timeout. He doesn't seem to have it anymore, but it was good to see him working at the front.
I thought Cadel showed amazing form by responding to accelerations. I always thought of him as really good, but outgunned by the sharp attacks of the purer climbers. Today, he stepped it up.
I thought it was a great stage to watch.
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