Gallery
On Form CD21-16
Richie Porte (Ineos-Grenadiers) clearly came to this Dauphine on form. He had the best time at the intermediate check and came in with the best time when he finished his effort. I was a little surprised that the French TV directors didn't put a moto camera out on course with the Tasmanian. I had to break my "no helicopter shot" rule inorder to get any paintings of one of my favorite riders. I know it is a silly self imposed rule, so I don't mind breaking it every once in awhile. His effort in the time trial put him into 7th overall, just 18 seconds off of the race lead. He is a full eight seconds ahead of his team's designated GC man, Geraint Thomas.