Here I was picking MVDP for a DNS and he's in the break going up the second monster hill of the day with two other "cheesemen" (per Sean Kelly). Chapeau, sir. I'm not worthy.
About 50k t go, first view of the peloton in a while, and there's a Bora green monster looming over the shoulder of the Ineos train. I don't think the fireworks are over there for the GC battle but I'm counting on a winner from the chasing group.
I hope Ciccone doesn't burn himself out. If he does, he could at least bring Carthy across first. C'mon boys. Where are your loyalties [to me]?