Mont Ventoux, Tour de France and Paret
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The three-time champion is up 4 minutes, 15 seconds over the Danish rider with five days to go. France’s Valentin Paret-Peintre wins the 16th stage.
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Mont Ventoux, one of the Tour de France's most famous and vaunted climbs, has a deadly history
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.
Valentin Paret-Peintre fought for the line with Ireland's Ben Healy toward the end of the high-altitude stage 16, on the Mont Ventoux, followed by defending champion Tadej Pogacar and Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard.
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.
Mathieu van der Poel's withdrawal means that 19 riders have now abandoned this year's Tour de France, with 165 lining up in Montpellier for the start to week three. Get Involved: #bbccycling on X, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)
The 19th stage of the Tour de France has been shortened after cows infected by a contagious disease were culled in an area along the mountainous route