Originally Posted by
ooga-booga
plus a rest day afterwards for those not used to attacking - menchov & evans
- to recover if they do.
I think the rest day makes a huge difference. A select group of riders can give a huge effort to stay away. If things do not regroup before the start of the final climb it could be multiple small groups for the last 70 KMs and a huge sorting out. Provided some GC contender is willing to take a risk at the front.