Cofidis have been riding aggressively in the Vuelta a Espana. Today Cyril Lemoine made the right move.

The lack of strength in the finale combined with fatigue meant that Lemoine finished 19th. 

“The goal was to be in the breakaway. All the teams but the GC outfits were in it. The closer we were getting to the finish the more nervous everyone was getting, you’re telling yourself you’re not going to drag along riders who don’t collaborate. Eventually the group blew up like in a juniors’ race,” he said.