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ElGonzo
Too many gels/food can turn you into Poomoulin.
Setting some kind of timer to remind people to have food or drink every 15 minutes sounds like a no brainer, but not straightforward in practice, when you're attacking, climbing out the saddle, trying not to get dropped.
Also could have been a missed food bag, domestique took one less bottle, all sorts of things.
Froome famously had a hunger flat and got penalized 20 seconds for an illegal feed when he sent Porte to get him a gel, so can happen to the very best.
The average amateur triathlete/marathon runner is probably better at fueling than a world tour pro.