Meanwhile, Froome and Wiggins will possibly be assigned one domestique each to look after them. They will have to ride ferociously hard during that opening fortnight because away from the mountains the racing on the Tour is becoming quicker and more aggressive than ever but they know that and a genuine yellow jersey contender should be near the front of the peloton at all times in any case. And if you are at the front you will find yourself with your colleagues anyway because they will be working for Cavendish, closing down breaks.