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In the (apparently controversial) interview he gave post-stage, he said he took it too cautiously on the corners in the first half and lost time there. He decided to take more risks in the second half. I've not seen all the splits, but he was reportedly the third fastest rider from the intermediate split to the finish.
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Full post race interview - https://twitter.com/itvcycling/status/1542906749484945408?s=20&t=cSoRBHZw2iFNeG0nctCSKw
I doubt many had Adam Yates as the next best Ineos rider after Ganna before the stage started.