Thymen Arensman of Team Ineos put in a stunning solo raid to take victory on stage 14 of the 2025 Tour de France. He seconded a brilliant victory in the steep canyons of the Pyrenees. The race unfolded under demanding conditions as cyclists tackled the steep inclines, leading to Arensman’s impressive win over the Peyresourde, where he managed to maintain his lead against formidable competitors.
Arensman got the race off to a fast start, building a two-minute lead on the rest of the chasers. Now out onto the last loop of the course, he began to set himself up for a big move with 10 kilometers to go. With every pedal stroke, he made progress toward crossing the finish line, where he finally celebrated his hard-fought victory.
As the stage opened up, Arensman led with a hallmark of strategic patience, a characteristic he picked up during his inaugural Tour de France. There were many times when I had to practice extreme patience in that first week, he continued, adding that 5 in 10 U.S. Now all I had to do was wait until we got into the mountains. As he neared that last ascent, the enormity of the moment hit him hard. It was the motivation of 100,000 cheering fans that kept him going along the route.
Arensman’s determination was palpable as he approached the last kilometer, where victory was finally within reach. He was then forced to hold off a fierce challenge from Felix Gall, who dogged his every move and chased him down. Even as she began to fade in the second half of the climb, Arensman was determined. I had an image of, you know, given today and, you know, earners, three minutes, three and a half minutes is just not enough. I have to move. Whether it’s suicide, whether it’s not — I don’t care and I refuse to accept it — that’s what he told them. The cheers from fans provided him with an extra boost of energy that helped him hold off Gall’s relentless pursuit.
In finishing the stage, Arensman posted his best career finish on a Grand Tour stage, a crowning accomplishment for any cyclist. I wanted to run what would be the largest race in the world. Winning a stage in my first Tour is just crazy—just unbelievable!” he added after his win. His performance certainly reinforced both his talent and tenacity in one of cycling’s most coveted career achievements.
Jonas Vingegaard, if you recall one of the main contenders at this year’s Tour de France, understood just how impressive Arensman’s ride was.… Probably one of the hardest mountain stages I have ever done. A super-hard day. We were hoping to win the stage at least. They weren’t able to chase down Arensman, credit to him he rode well on that last climb,” said Vingegaard.
Arensman’s victory in stage 14 is a testament to his talent. He’s just looking to keep this momentum going as he heads deeper into the Tour’s final stages. What hasn’t changed is Vogt’s laser-like focus on the long-range goals. He’s committed to providing the best top level performances that show his work ethic and heart.