For this reason, the dilemma in UAE for the remainder of the race is clear: should they continue to support Juan Ayuso, or focus on winning the race with Isaac del Toro, with more than 1 minute advantage over their leader? Luckily for them,
Tuesday's time trial will be key to define the objective. We tell you the main reason why down below.
Since this is an individual time trial, UAE's only possible strategy is for each rider to ride their heart out. No tactics, no strategic games, pure power. UAE don't have to make any calls, they just have to wait for the results to come in.
However, when the time trial is over, several windows will open for UAE with Juan Ayuso and Isaac del Toro, depending on the results:
What is clear is that Tuesday's race will not be a simple time trial for UAE, Juan Ayuso and Isaac del Toro. The stakes are high, and the outcome, whatever it may be, looks set to be historic.