Honestly think Froome struggled on those high gradients at the end, but wouldn't be expected to on a steadier climb/finish. He's not crumbled, not by a long shot.
Yep, it was an exceptional gradient, and by no ways indicative of how the rest of the race will pan out.
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Honestly think Froome struggled on those high gradients at the end, but wouldn't be expected to on a steadier climb/finish. He's not crumbled, not by a long shot.