French rider edges Irish cyclist in thrilling Mont Ventoux stage finish

French rider edges Irish cyclist in thrilling Mont Ventoux stage finish

Valentin Paret-Peintre delivered France its first stage victory of this year’s Tour de France, narrowly defeating Ireland’s Ben Healy in a spectacular sprint finish atop the legendary Mont Ventoux during stage 16. After four grueling hours racing from Montpellier, the dramatic conclusion unfolded on the mountain’s notorious final slopes. Healy, who previously won stage six … Read more

Ben Healy claims historic Tour de France stage victory with brilliant solo breakaway

Ben Healy claims historic Tour de France stage victory with brilliant solo breakaway

Irish cyclist Ben Healy delivered a masterful performance to win stage six of the Tour de France, becoming the first Irish rider to claim a stage victory since Sam Bennett’s triumph on the Champs-Élysées in 2020. The 201.5-kilometer stage from Bayeux to Vire Normandie proved to be a breakthrough moment for Healy, who executed a … Read more