Originally Posted by
Hezz
I'm not sure they will let him go off by himself on a break unless he looses another 10-15 minutes or so. Also, he might be to too banged up to try it until after the second rest period. If he does decide to go off on a break it will have to be a serious attack or very tactfully done. Another option RS could send four guys out early on a break and leave the rest to help Levi. Either they get away or they shatter the rest of the field.
Probably right. But another bad day like stage 8 and Lance could end up down 20-25 minutes. Its hard to envision him pushing to set tempo for Levi knowing that he'll has to push into the red and blow himself up. Then casually ride up knowing he's loosing more and more time personally. I think he'll ride up with the leaders, but won't have anyone stay with him if he falters on the climbs. He'll have them stay with Levi.