At 58 kilometers from the finish line Froome had to brake because of problems with his material. At that time decided Nibali way to ride out the group of favorites.
“At one point there was stuck a piece of tape between my brake calipers and rear. As if someone pressed my brake”, described Froome.
“I had to stop and release before I could continue. That was the moment when Nibali unfortunately decided to attack,” said the Briton.
Froome had no good words for the action of the Italian, who climbed through his solo victory from seventh to fourth place in the standings.
“I personally found it unfair. He could climb attacks, but chose the moment I had a problem I would never a classification rider thus attacks “
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Poels
In the final phase of the stage to La Toussuire Froome lost some time on the number two in the rankings, Nairo Quintana. Are ahead of the Colombian is 2.38.
In particular, Wout Poels showed themselves Friday as helper Froome. “He has really done a fantastic job and was the only one still with me in the second half of the stage,” said the championship leader.
“He is a very good climber and he came along with the toppers. He rode a prachtrit. On a lot of occasions, he has helped me tremendously. “
On Saturday there is another Alpine trip on the program with the finish line at Alpe d’Huez. Sunday the peloton to Paris
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