Greig Leach

Jorge Arcas (Movistar) used the flat lands to off load his jacket now that he was done the final descent of the day. Ahead his break away companions were getting ready for the final ascent of the day. Two of thos with the Spaniard on the Spanish team were Martijn Tusveld (Team DSM) and Michael Valgren (EF Eduation-Nippo). With just under 25 kilometers to go (although most were uphill) it was looking like these members of the break might have a chance to take the stage. It would be stunning to see yet another stage of this Dauphine go to the break rather than the peloton.