Men's Result
Well done Bradders. Podium top spot. G got second. Pete Kennaugh 3rd. Top result for Sky
According to Wiggo, Kennaugh attacked (he's been second three times in this race) and Thomas "stupidly" chased him down, then Brad rode over the top of them and TT'd to the finish. If they'd all come in together Thomas would have won easily.
When he crossed the line, Kennaugh did not look like he'd just colluded to throw the race, particularly after he only decided to compete on the Saturday morning.
According to Wiggo, Kennaugh attacked (he's been second three times in this race) and Thomas "stupidly" chased him down, then Brad rode over the top of them and TT'd to the finish. If they'd all come in together Thomas would have won easily.
When he crossed the line, Kennaugh did not look like he'd just colluded to throw the race, particularly after he only decided to compete on the Saturday morning.
When I saw the result via Twitter I did wonder if team orders had taken a hand ala Ferrari ::-) but glad that is not the case.
JT are you planning on going to the Tour to keep us updated on the inside track?
Your quote the other day re: Cav - your reliable source is not mentioned upthread is it? ;D
A disappointed Kennaugh, who opened the hostilities on the final lap said: “He (David Brailsford) called us back to the car gave us a bottle and said may the best man win. I’ll win it one day hopefully.”
Thomas said: “I just tried to gamble a bit because I knew Pete really wanted it. When Brad went, he gapped me and I just hoped Pete would close it for me, but Brad’s Brad. You give him 20 metres and it’s hard to close.”