Robert Millar blog: They think it's all over. Well, it isn't just yet

Robert Millar

Robert Millar (Image credit: Getty Images)

There's more than a hint of déjà vu with how the race has panned out in the opening mountains stages. The Sky way of doing things has been to hit them hard straight away and then control that situation, and that's what we've got.

Robert Millar was one of the last pure climbers of the Tour de France, winning several stages in the mountain stages and finishing fourth overall in 1984. He is also the only English speaker to have ever won the prestigious polka-dot jersey climber's competition jersey.

Millar retired in 1995 but has continued to follow the sport closely. He was often critical of the media and quickly cuts through the excuses and spin to understand why and how riders win and lose.