Garmin the clear aggressors but Rohan Denis ultimately suffering more than Wiggo in the last kms. BMC assisting on the final climb, effectively helping SKY out. Did they feel it necessary to show themselves for something given Garmin's presence in this US race ? SKY being canny - marshalling their resources well, getting a couple of fantastic supporting rides from the team, in particular Dombrowski. Wiggins also claimed he faked tiredness at one point, which drew out an attack from Stetina and brought Rohan Denis out of his wheel.
Yates is something else though - how often will he have ridden at such altitude and heat ?