 The first major attacks came with about 60 km ( 37 mi ) remaining : Kwiatkowski attacked with three teammates ( Tony Martin , Julian Alaphilippe and Michał <unk> ) , briefly gaining a lead of half a minute . Team Sky were able to catch them . After the next climb , the Col Saint @-@ Roch , the same four riders attacked , with Tony Gallopin ( Lotto – Soudal ) following . They again gained a half @-@ minute lead , while Sky had just one domestique left to help Porte and Thomas . Etixx – Quick @-@ Step were unable to continue their pressure , however , on the Côte de Peille . Gallopin attacked after sensing that Kwiatkowski was vulnerable . Near the top of the climb , Porte and Thomas caught Kwiatkowski 's group , then attacked them and left them behind . They were joined by several riders , including Simon Špilak ( Team Katusha ) and Jakob Fuglsang ( Astana ) . 
