After a brilliant, action packed stage yesterday which saw yellow jersey leader Bradley Wiggins turn into a lead out man (anyone else thought he looked like he was back on the track?), today's stage sees the riders head for the first time into the Pyrenees. Although not classed as the Pyrenees proper, with two category one climbs I think we will finally see some action for GC podium contenders.
Team Sky have controlled the peloton and protected the yellow jersey since Stage 7, and although we have had some exciting sprint finishes to excite us, and some gallant attacks from Cadel Evans, really there hasn't been much 'action'.
I for one am hoping for an attack not only from Cadel yet again (and let's hope he has the legs and luck to pull it off), but also Vincenzo Nibali. Perhaps the yellow jersey position is comfortable, almost, but the podium is still to be decided.
Wiggins' team mate Froome who is currently in second position in the GC, will of course sacrifice all to support Wiggins, which really leaves the final two podium spots up for grabs.
Evans, Nibali and perhaps Van den Broeck need to attack Wiggins - repeatedly. This is the stage they need to make him finally work hard for his jersey, in an effort to tire his legs heading into the final stages of this race to have any chance of dislodging him. And then the battle for this years tour will really be on.
So who do you think will attack? And will they succeed?
All I know is that I am staying so they damn well better attack!
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