It sure doesn't seem like anyone can ride with Nibali when he wants to go. That attack he threw down on the group was pretty impressive. This is a race for second.

I love the race between the two french riders for the white jersey and a podium spot, that is some aggressive riding. Now they are attacking, but unfortunately the attacks come behind the guy up the road winning. TJ is doing well to stay with those two, should be able to TT past at least one if not both of them on the tt day. I think that is his plan to podium, and after todays stage could just wok.

Didn't realize that he's so far down from Nibali! Still, he's not as far off the podium, so if he goes, podium holders or potential podium candidates will take interest - which might interest Nibali... All I'm saying is that Horner says that he's there for Costa, but he seems to have superior form, so if the situation allows Horner some freedom, he could help shake things up.

One Norwegian in the race, one stage victory. Go Kristoff

One Norwegian in the race, two stage victories. Go Kristoff

Sagan needs support, for sure. But let's not forget that this guy is pretty much going solo every day and top tenning every day. Similarly, Nibali has had a very good year overall, just no wins and he's taken a bunch of crap for that. He's one of the very few who can win a GT and also the one day races.

Sagan is a Rolleur and can do everything really well but can't outsprint sprinters and can't outclimb climbers. So he really needs some talented teammates to be foils, get in breaks, throw in some attacks so he can sit on and make the others chase. Can we imagine him with OPQ? He still doesn't have the attack saavy of a Gilbert, but I think he's getting there. He's still young. Or maybe he'll always be a very talented knucklehead.

Sagan needs support, for sure. But let's not forget that this guy is pretty much going solo every day