I think that's a bit harsh - he came close to a win, they are Spain's big team at the Vuelta, might as well try and miss today when there is no hope tomorrow.
I agree with this - but I think he should have prioritised GC over the stage win seeing as he ended up missing the stage win and losing some of the time he'd gained back on the GC because of his cat and mouse shenanigans.
I think that's a bit harsh - he came close to a win, they are Spain's big team at the Vuelta, might as well try and miss today when there is no hope tomorrow.