It could all be taken down to a final sprint in the last 100m, even on these monster climbs. Hold wheel, hold wheel, hold wheel, hold wheel, sprint. It's a waiting game, but that is what Indurain and many other GT winners did so its nothing new. Gain time on the TT then watch in the mountains.
Its all very British to want a winner then moan when he wins, I should just shut up and enjoy it I know. But I do find it all a bit insipid in its execution.