During stage 11 of the Tour de France, Ben Healy decided to wait for Tadej Pogačar after the Slovenian crashed about four kilometers from the finish line. Healy described this decision as a gesture of respect among riders. Despite the chaotic dynamics of the stage, including a counter-attack involving Healy and others, Healy maintained his lead in the overall standings. He finished 24th in the stage but held a 29-second advantage over Pogačar, feeling good about retaining the yellow jersey as the first mountain stage approached.
"The consensus amongst us all was to take it easy and let him come back."
"It was a crazy day, with non-stop attacking. We were trying to lock the race down. But honestly, it was just impossible."
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