Originally Posted by
cooker
Better strategy?
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Pretty much, was in a better position and chose not to waste the opportunity and sit up and wait for AC.
In the TDF you do not pass on any situation that gains your team an edge if you are a possible GC contender. Remember back when Ullrich floundered and Vinokourav ended up on the podium. Same type situation.
LA is not gonna wait for anyone and I don't blame him. A 7 tiume tour champ has no reason to lollygag around.