🏁 Stage 19 Report: Thymen Arensman Unleashes Thunder on the Climb to Win Again!
Thymen Arensman (Ineos Grenadiers) roared to his second stage victory of the 2025 Tour de France, conquering Stage 19 with a solo masterclass that left the Tour’s top contenders chasing shadows. The Dutchman attacked early on the final climb and never looked back — holding off both Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar in a storm-swept showdown.
🔥 Top 5 – Stage 19
- Thymen Arensman (Ineos Grenadiers) – 🏆
- Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) +2”
- Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) +2”
- Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) +6”
- Oscar Onley (Picnic PostNL) +47”
See all rankings after stage 19 finish.
🚴 How It Unfolded: Solo Brilliance and GC Chess
With 12 km to go, Arensman launched a daring move off the front — an attack no one could quite match. Even as Pogačar, Vingegaard, and Lipowitz pushed hard in the final kilometers, Arensman held his nerve and a precious 15-second lead.
Behind him, chaos ensued. Pogacar attacked twice, testing the legs of Vingegaard and the rising stars Lipowitz and Onley. Lipowitz responded first, but it was Oscar Onley who paid the price — dropped under pressure with 2 km to go.
Arensman, cool and controlled, entered the final kilometre alone and crossed the line with fire in his eyes. No fist pump, just quiet domination.
🧠 What It Means:
- Arensman confirms he’s more than a breakaway artist — he’s a genuine GC dark horse in the making.
- Pogačar & Vingegaard mark each other again, showing they’re playing chess while Arensman plays offense.
- Lipowitz continues his breakout Tour, while Onley cracks but still clings to a top GC spot.
🟨 Virtual GC After Stage 19
- Tadej Pogačar – 66:56:13
- Jonas Vingegaard – +4:26
- Florian Lipowitz – +11:01
- Oscar Onley – +11:23
- Felix Gall – +15:40
🥊 Final Word: Arensman Isn’t Just Winning — He’s Announcing Himself
Two stage wins, full gas attacks, and climbing dominance. Thymen Arensman has become the unexpected firecracker of this Tour. Today wasn’t just about legs — it was about guts. He’s shaken up the mountain hierarchy with surgical precision.
Tomorrow Stage 20, the peloton may try to reset. But after Stage 19, one thing is clear: Arensman is no longer in anyone’s shadow.
