Originally Posted by
Kelrod
Because they were in control and did not need to attack....the others have to make up the time. It's a long race and I think they are fortunate they do not have to defend the yellow jersey right now. Although at times they ride like they they have it.
The reason Astana didn't want the yellow jersey is not that not having it takes an oneous to control the race off them. They still have the same interest in controlling the race.
It's the fact that having AG2R in Yellow, gives them 9 allies to help control the race.