Greig Leach

Maxime Bouet (Etixx-Quickstep) proves the old axiom that the third time is the charm. This was the third time Bouet had attack his break away companions, 'Frederik Veuchelen (Wnaty-Groupe Govert) and Bryan Naulleau (Direct Energie). Each time Veuchelen was able to chase the fleeing Frenchman down. However this time, Bouet finally broke the elastic that held him to his compatriots. With just thirty seconds on the closing peloton, it may be a little late to go on the solo flyer. However, it was about the same point in the race yesterday when Fabio Aru (Astana) pulled of the same feet successfully.