• We didn't see but apparently there were attack after attack in the early stages, which meant Katusha were struggling to hold the race together because no other team was helping in the slightest. Eventually they just got shredded which left Purito isolated.

    But I agree the spectre of the two rider's past makes it hard not be suspicious. I have lost track of the number of times I have read 'well he may be doping, but at least he's eciting' in the clinic regarding Contador. It seems Sky's biggest crime is being boring. Like Pantani, if you ride uber-aggressive like Contador you are forgiven for being dirty, just as long as it is exciting

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