Greig Leach

Alberto Contador's (Tinkoff) attack of the main contenders on the ascent of the Col du Noyer gain him a few seconds to begin with, but Chris Froome (Sky) had the answer. Froome was isolated by Contador's efforts, but he still had the legs to go around the former holder of the Maillot Jaune. Richie Porte (BMC) and Romain Bardet (Ag2r La Mondiale) were distanced by the attacks, but they are quickly pulling themselves back into contention. It is beginning to feel like there may be no way to upset the very top slot of the General Classification. There is still one climb left in this year's Dauphine and the finish is at its summit. At this point it isn't looking like all of the efforts of Etixx-Quickstep are going to pay any dividends.