Lelangue defends BMC tactics

A brilliant piece of support for Cadel Evans or a huge waste of energy? Team BMC's lead-out to Super-Besse was certainly the most commented upon subject on Saturday at the Tour de France. The American squad offered a strong show of power for the whole stage, until Garmin-Cervélo and Astana joined forces with them at the front of the bunch about 50 kilometres from the finish.