Analysis of the latest day's action in the 2025 race - 171km from Montpellier up to the summit of the iconic Mont Ventoux

The Belgian team has also released a special jersey today in honour of seven-time Tour stage winner Raymond Poulidor, to mark the 60th anniversary of the Frenchman's historic victory on top of Mont Ventoux in 1965.

Valentin Paret-Peintre triumphed on Mont Ventoux to become the first home rider to win a stage at this year’s Tour de France, while Tadej Pogačar

Valentin Paret-Peintre has triumphed on Mont Ventoux to become the first home rider to win a stage at this year’s Tour de France.

The two-time champion was frustrated as he was brought down in the finish area at the top of the legendary climb

Valentin Paret-Peintre bagged a first home win on an enthralling stage 16 of the Tour de France on Tuesday pipping Ireland's Ben Healy atop the 1910m altitude Mont Ventoux finish line. Trailing by 4min 13sec at the start of this stage Vingegaard attacked with 9km to climb on Mont Ventoux,

The ascent to hell on the punishing slopes of Mont Ventoux is one of the Tour de France's most formidable and iconic theatres and has a history dotted with drama and tragedy.

GC battle resumes with legendary Mont Ventoux ascent - The final week of the Tour de France resumes with one of the race’s most iconic climbs

The International Cycling Union has objected to the presence of Johan Bruyneel, Lance Armstrong's former team manager, in staff areas of the Tour de France.