I don't know how true it is, but the point was made (by Millar I think) that the majority of the field don't ride P-R.
Like throwing a rally stage into a GP, I suppose.
Plus they all know it is coming, have the chance recon the route, and use riders that are likely to make the tour squad ride the actual race, like Nibali did.
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I don't know how true it is, but the point was made (by Millar I think) that the majority of the field don't ride P-R.
Like throwing a rally stage into a GP, I suppose.