Originally Posted by sk8ar
Rasmussen will go for points early in the stage (and will be caught before the end), Valverde may win, but not Contador.
What do you think about the Lampre leader Valjavec ?
Lampre presentation video
I know next to nothing about Valjavec.
I expect that under certain circumstances, someone might try to make a move on the 2nd to last climb - otherwise, it will be on the last climb.
As for Rasmussen being "allowed" to break away, if he decides to go on the last climb of the day, and if he's in better form than the rest of the main contenders, there might be nothing they can do to stop it.
I think Cadel Evans and Dennis Menchov could lose a little time on some of the other contenders if there are fireworks on the last climb. Possibly Mayo as well.