Instant Gratification.

When I said this morning that Chris Froome's riding had marked him out as a future leader, I meant further in the future than this. Well done Chris.

Of the two Sky men, I'm still backing Bradley. He's got more experience of being at the sharp end of a grand tour, and that's vital if you want to hold your position rather than fade down the stretch. Nevertheless, two consecutive days of powerful riding in two different disciplines, finishing the TT above Fabian Cancellara and Bradley Wiggins and second only to Tony Martin, bodes very well for Froome.