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The TL:DW version of today's race...
Pace was off the hook (48kph). So fast ES only actually got to televise the last 30km!
Valverde and Contador had been attacking from the start, Contador gets away in a group eventually. Katusha in pieces and without friends.
Contador attacks pretty much on the flat taking only Tiralongo (Astana) with him who works hard for him in exchange for drugs (ok that bit I made up).
The Rodriquez/Froome/Peloton split (Froome >>>>>), Valverde rides off the front like a boss and soon picks up Movistar riders Contador has just dropped so he makes progress.
Rodriquez left riding on his own (apart from a Saxo and Movistar rider in his wheel). He stays ahead of the peloton but loosing big time to Contador.
The now organised main breakaway (with Valverde in it) comes close, but can't quite deny Contador the win and bonus seconds.
Contador wears RED, Valverde jumps to 2nd in the GC and Froome is knocked from the podium.
Rodriguez doesn't even unclip after the race, he just rides back down the mountain. An extraordinary day!
[ appols if there are errors ]