Cofidis again chose Sylvain Chavanel as their leader. When he started cracking, they send Monfort (who I think is the better rider, i.e. La Vuelta), To pace the French guy to the finish. It would have been smarter to let Monfort go and challenge for the stage. He may or may not have won but he would be closer in the overall. Maybe it's because Cofidis is a French team and they're racing in France. But they tried the same thing in last year's Vuelta. Time for Monfort to go to Quickstep and team up with Devolder.
Cofidis again chose Sylvain Chavanel as their leader. When he started cracking, they send Monfort (who I think is the better rider, i.e. La Vuelta), To pace the French guy to the finish. It would have been smarter to let Monfort go and challenge for the stage. He may or may not have won but he would be closer in the overall. Maybe it's because Cofidis is a French team and they're racing in France. But they tried the same thing in last year's Vuelta. Time for Monfort to go to Quickstep and team up with Devolder.
I thought Moncoutie looked pretty good. Considering his breakaway yesterday and still finishing 16th today, L'Hottelerie must be one of the better French prospects - I wonder how long he'll stay with Skil-Shimano.
