Today was...long! A flatter 254km stage that looked to be 'easy' in paper, 50km+ of crosswind in a group of 190 riders on narrower Italian roads is not exactly 'easy'. I'm guessing a few guys will have post stage headaches from the high levels of concentration required today. 

The (BMC) boys were in their element again, allowing me to have a less taxing day. The final was still solid, I didn't expect 'Cav' to make it, but he showed his class and tenacity to be there to fire at the finish. 

All energy saved will be needed in the next days...another important period for the overall. If the snow permits racing...a descent as long as that of Sestriere at the forecast temperatures is not very healthy to race down. We'll see...