 On the last stage, which culminated in a triple climb of Arthurs Seat and a summit finish, Froome broke away in a solo attack on the third and final ascent, and opened up a sufficient gap on the field to secure his first 2016 victory, along with the King of the Mountains award.Froome's next racing appearance was at the Volta a Catalunya in late March, where he finished eighth overall.He subsequently competed at the Tour de Romandie, which brought mixed results.