Dunkerque stage 4

It was yet another hard stage in Dunkerque today. The 181-kilometre trek from Merville to Cassel forced the two Aitors to adandon, and saw the rest of the guys struggling to keep up. Rubén did well though, being attentive and getting in to the main break of the day. The break naturally didn't stay away as several groups formed towards the finish. None of the guys managed to get into those select groups, but still Rubén, Koldo and Javier did reasonably well to come home with a group only 4:49 down in 26th, 29th and 33rd respectively. Daniel and Mikel struggled all day, eventually conceding a big 15:57 to stage-winner and overall leader Elmiger. With one stage to go the guys are all well out of contention for overall glory, but perhaps Koldo can pull it off it it comes down to a sprint.