 He was also one of the best climbers on the , Arroyo's team from 2005 to 2012, along with team leader Alejandro Valverde.After Valverde crashed in the first week of the 2006 Tour de France, Arroyo was made team leader, until Óscar Pereiro claimed the leader's yellow jersey.Arroyo then helped to protect Pereiro in the mountain climbs and ensure his overall victory.