Greig Leach

Team Movistar had decided that the break was just too far ahead. The Spanish team decided to rev up the pace on the Pul Marie. Their efforts generated both a quick reduction in the gap up to Greg Van Avermaet (BMC) and company, and the high pace started to catch out some of those who were a threat to their team leader, Nairo Quintana. Following on their wheels were Team Sky and Astana working for Chris Froome and Fabio Aru respectively.