While Cav was nowhere to be seen at the end of today's stage, there was at least one familiar face. Yes, that Bertie Contador nearly got the win today, but he didn't quite manage to catch Oscar Gatto, who attacked on the small climb to the finish and held all chasers at bay. Contador was either been trying to stay out of trouble on the twisty run-in, or was letting the other contenders know that he was in form and ready to race.
We should get a better idea of who is in form after Stage 9. The peleton are off to Sicily, (where Nibali is from). And tomorrow they'll be riding up Mount Etna, not once, but twice - just in case it doesn't hurt enough the first time. I
hear the volcano has just started erupting, but it's not too close to the route, and due to the thick and healthy blood of the riders, I doubt that any volcanic gasses will trouble them too much,
No scores in yet, and it's probably for the best as I hate to think how badly the Bile Beans are doing right now.I'll update in the morning if scores are in.
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