Dan Martin frustrated on Tour as daring dash so close again
The Garmin Cannondale missed the day’s main breakaway that escaped after 85kms of the 188-kilometre stage from Pau to Cauterets but scorched across a four-minute gap to the leading riders and by the halfway point he made the catch.
It was a stunning effort from the former Liége-Bastogne-Liége and Tour of Lombardy winner as he crested the Col d’Aspin at the head of affairs and looked very good for the win, even with 90 kilometres to go.
