Greig Leach

Michael Morkov (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) had been up the road in the original 20 man break away at the start of the climb of the Col de Turini - although the measured climb had yet to start. As he dropped off the pass and was caught by the peloton he made a very Italian looking gesture to Luke Rowe (Ineos-Grenadiers). Morkov was pretending to be offended that his friend and oft times companion in the groupetto had chased him down. It brought a big smile to Rowe's face and to that of Rowe's teammate the Spanish Champion Omar Fraille. Given the effort that was going into the pace of the peloton, I'm sure a little levity was much appreciated.