All the action was in the first two hours, which were full-gas - to the point that six riders abandoned. Once a break was finally established, Lotto did try to chase for a bit, but Liquigas couldn't be bothered because Sagan's as good as won the Green jersey, and Orica-Green Edge just couldn't be bothered. Cav's out of contention for the green jersey and besides, Sky weren't going to put themselves out with two hard days in the mountains starting on Wednesday.