Greig Leach

The foursome, now a trio, had enough of a lead to start to play out some race tactics. Diego Rosa (Astana) had tried to attack Rigoberto Uran (Cannondale-Drapac) and Johan Esteban Chaves (Orica-BikeExchange), but the two put him back into the fold on both occasions. Rosa seemed to chat with Uran, perhaps trying to figure out how they could get rid of Uran's countryman, Chaves. Chaves however was continuing his smart race, keeping his nose out of the wind and waiting for the right moment to attack.