Greig Leach

Rui Costa (Lampre-Merida) had been with Pierre Rolland (Cannondale-Drapac) but when the Frenchman crashed on a wet corner, the former World Champion had to simply press on with his attack. Costa won the World Championships in a driving rain storm, so this is certainly not his first time racing in the rain. As Costa descended the Col de Domancy (the climb that had greeted those competing in the Individual Time Trial the day before), he must have been aware of the crashes that were happening all over the road behind. Costa look sure to make it to the base of the final climb alone. The question is, will he still be alone at the top? Trust the Italian team, Lampre-Merida, to have the most colorful kit in the peloton. It certainly is my favorite.