Rob Hayles
Former GB cyclist on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"It was a great ride by Rodriguez to go out so early on the stage an hold on in the conditions. What a race we had in the yellow jersey group. They all gave body blows and tried to isolate Chris Froome. It was Geraint Thomas who played the biggest part for Froome."

We've got a transitional stage on Friday, 198.5km from Muret to Rodez.

I've got a rest day but fear not, Chris Osborne will be here to guide you through that one. 

Chris Froome is up next to take his yellow jersey. He has survived, nay, succeeded, in the Pyrenees, building a lead at the top of the GC.

But we've seen enough today to realise that this race is far from over.

Joaquim Rodriguez looks absolutely over the moon as he stands on the podium following his stage victory. His children are smiling too.

Lots of words written about Chris Froome this week so we've got our very own Matt Slater to join them.

He has written an excellent feature asking why Britain doesn't love Chris Froome.

Please do take a look. 

Was it just me or did Alberto Contador and Vincenzo Nibali look a little stronger today? Nibali in particular had struggled through the Pyrenees.

Chris Froome remains two minutes 52 seconds ahead of Tejay van Garderen and three minutes nine seconds in front of Nairo Quintana.

Geraint Thomas is fifth and still looking very strong.

Hmm, so Alejandro Valverde takes one second off Chris Froome after his late dash for the line.

I suspect after that brutal attack-laden climb, Froome would settle for that. 

And....breathe.

Wow, this has been a brilliant last hour or so.

Mind you, there are plenty of riders still some way from home who probably do not agree.

Alejandro Valverde, who has looked strong today, has a very late dig. He sprints off the front and will probably take a couple of seconds off Chris Froome as the yellow jersey group comes home.

The remains of the earlier 22-man breakaway are coming home.

There won't be any big losses for Chris Froome today, if any.

The yellow jersey group has 1.5kms to go. Geraint Thomas still on the front.

Geraint Thomas back on the front of the yellow jersey group, Chris Froome behind him, then Nairo Quintana.

Any more for any more anyone?

Jakob Fuglsgang finishes second, Romain Bardet crosses in third.

Joaquim Rodriguez, by the way, has now won two stages this year. He is 36.  

Simon Brotherton
Cycling commentator

"Joaquim Rodriguez has time to blows kisses to the crowd. He caught the world champion on the slopes of Plateau de Beille and it's a great win for the Katusha rider."