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.

Soudal Quick-Step’s Valentin Paret-Peintre gave the home nation its first victory at this year’s Tour de France on Tuesday, outsprinting Ben Healy on the iconic finish at Mont Ventoux.

Valentin Paret-Peintre won Stage 16 up Mont Ventaux at the 2025 Tour de France. Here's a breakdown of results and standings after Tuesday, July 22.

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 consolidated his overall lead Tuesday. Paret-Peintre followed former yellow jersey holder Ben Healy on a breakaway and then beat the Irish rider in a sprint for the line at

France's Valentin Paret-Peintre won the 16th stage of the Tour de France, a 171.5-km ride from Montpellier to the Mont Ventoux on Tuesday.

When the reigning champion suffered a 40 mph crash, his title defense was in jeopardy. Until a man in blue overalls jumped off his motorbike and leapt into action.

Mathieu van der Poel has withdrawn from the Tour de France due to pneumonia. His team, Alpecin-Deceuninck, announced the decision on Tuesday before Stage 16.