Eugene Oppelt Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 Attacks from the bunch on the Saint-Barthélemy with Kruijswijk responding immediately to Intxausti as they fight it out for the minor points at the top of the climb.
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 peloton though have taken a minute off the break's lead, the gap down to 2'44 with 66km to go.
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 Betancur is one of the riders who is now back with the peloton. The four leaders, meanwhile are closing in on the summit of the first climb. Lets see if Visconti can take top points and open up a challenge for the KOM jersey.
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 Just six men from the early break remain and they're split into three groups on the first climb. The peloton are riding tempo and closung down on the first group of riders on the road.
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 We're about half-way up the climb and Visconti has been brought back to we've four leaders on the road. The Italian, Chaves, Kochetkov (Team Katusha) and Kiryienka (Team Sky).
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 Meanwhile Astana are providing Contador with a free ride into the lower slopes of the climb. He's still behind his team with Aru and Landa using their squad to set the pace.
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 And Astana continue to line the peloton out. They'll be looking to isolate Contador and take out the stage win. Hence why they've been chasing for so long.
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 There's been another increase in pace at the front of the bunch as they line out and prepare for the first major climb. It's all about positioning as we saw with Contador and Landa yesterday and neither team is willing to yield any ground.
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 55km to go and Astana lead the peloton on the first major descent of the day. The KOM contenders are just 24 seconds ahead.
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 The remaining two climbs are going to split the race to pieces not just due to the terrain but also because of the pace. Astana have been on the front for well over an hour and there's been no let up.
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 The peloton are on the descent now and Astana still on the front. Up ahead we have the five leaders while Nick van der Lijke (Team LottoNL-Jumbo) has waited and linked up with Steven Kruijswijk (Ned) Team LottoNL-Jumbo and Benat Intxausti (Spa) Movistar Team
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 Pop those gels and down those energy bars...Race on!!!
Bianchisti Posted May 29, 2015 Author Posted May 29, 2015 That blue train in full attendance hey. Eish.
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