Greig Leach

Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime) dropped everyone on the descent of the Cote de Moyrazes. She was hoping to bridge up to the leaders to defend her Maillot Jaune. She certainly didn't seem very willing to let it go just yet. With eighteen kilometers to the finish of the stage, she had built a forty-five second lead on her erstwhile companions but was still just over three minutes behind the leader out on course. She would need to get to just over two and a half minutes behind her to keep that yellow jersey on her shoulders. It does make me question her claim that she is riding for her team leader. After all, Demi Vollering is nowhere to be seen.