Geraint Thomas sees from new role why Thymen Arensman is so good at the Giro

Geraint Thomas, in his first Giro d'Italia as Race Director of Netcompany INEOS after retiring as a professional rider following the 2025 season, spoke to media after Stage 11 on Wednesday, 21 May 2026 about teammate Thymen Arensman's strong performance. The Dutch climber is currently placed third overall in the general classification and has emerged as the team's GC leader. Thomas credited Arensman's growth to increased maturity and confidence gained from his 2025 season, noting the team and his coaching staff have supported him well.