Not fun. At all. After the stage today we promptly jumped on a bus and are still driving south.

Steve pulled out a great ride today but after a long escape with two others the field put together a screamin chase that caught the break right on the line with Steve hanging on for second - damn close at that. For a guy that spent 3 months of the year out with a head injury from picardie it was a great return to form.

Tomorrow we have a long one that makes its way into the hills. Based on the profile at least it should be pretty decisive. Hopefully we can get our guys that are going for it in a prime spot to strike.