Originally Posted by
slcbob
Thomas pulling for Cav & Astana in the final ~1500 meters was the stuff of yesteryear. Damn good to see it.
That seemed pretty cool, but I admit I didn't quite understand the dynamics. Thomas went to the front, but Cav wasn't directly on his wheel - he was quite far back. It seems that Thomas driving the pace allowed Cav to move up from a disadvantageous spot and get in good position?