Carlos moves up to fifth at the Dauphine

Carlos Rodriguez moved up to fifth place overall at the Criterium du Dauphine, while Laurens De Plus maintained seventh following the queen stage.

The Grenadiers duo rode well in tough conditions, remaining as part of an elite lead group which contested the finish up at Samoens 1600.

Rodriguez crossed the line in sixth, eight seconds back on stage victor and yellow jersey holder Primoz Roglic (Bora-Hansgrohe). De Plus arrived in eighth over the line, a further six seconds back.

The pair enjoyed strong support over a mountainous course, not least from Josh Tarling, who produced one of the best climbing performances of his career, lasting well into the final kilometres.

With one stage to go on Sunday, Rodriguez now sits in the top five, 1:58 back on Roglic. De Plus held station in seventh, 2:17 back.