Thymen Arensman put in yet another impressive breakaway performance at the Tour de France as stage 16 culminated in an ascent of the mighty Mont Ventoux.
The Dutchman worked hard to ride his way into the lead group and tackled the early slopes of the famous climb at the head of the race. Initially part of a 34-rider move, Thymen was instrumental in helping to split the break to build a buffer to the chasing peloton behind.
Beginning the 15.6-kilometre final climb with a gap of around 1:40 to the second breakaway group, Arensman's efforts eventually caught up with him and he would finish 12th.
Carlos Rodriguez received strong support across the flat run towards Ventoux, and was part of a very select GC peloton. The Spaniard would eventually finish 15th on the day, 3:02 back on stage winner Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal - Quick-Step). Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates - XRG) led the yellow jersey battle home in fifth place, holding a lead of 4:15 with five days remaining.
Rodriguez dropped one place on the day and now holds 10th position on the general classification.