ARCALIS, Andorra (AP) — Dutch rider Tom Dumoulin won the toughest stage in the Pyrenees of the Tour de France with a solo breakaway in a hailstorm Sunday.
Part of an early breakaway, Dumoulin attacked with 12 kilometers remaining in the 184.5-kilometer (115-mile) leg from Vielha d'Aran, Spain, to Arcalis in the principality of Andorra.
The ninth stage featured five demanding climbs, including an uphill, beyond-category finish in Arcalis.
The main pack featuring Chris Froome in the yellow jersey was several minutes behind.
On Team Giant-Alpecin, Dumoulin won the opening time trial in this year's Giro d'Italia and wore the overall leader's pink jersey for six stages before withdrawing midway through the race with saddle sores.