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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 on Tuesday.
The versatile Dutchman, Mathieu van der Poel, who wore the yellow jersey and won a stage during the opening week of Tour de France, has withdrawn from the race.
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It has been 40 years since a French rider last won the Tour de France.
Tim Wellens raced clear to win the 15th stage of the Tour de France on Sunday while three-time champion Tadej Pogačar tightened his hold on the yellow jersey.
A Tour de France spectator who was cheering riders was hit by a car from the Ineos-Grenadiers team in the Pyrenees on Saturday.
Dutch rider Thymen Arensman won the Tour de France’s toughest stage after a long solo effort over mammoth climbs and Tadej Pogačar increased his overall lead on Saturday.
The 25-year-old Belgian rider, who was third overall, struggled early on as the peloton faced another day of suffering during Stage 14 from Pau to Luchon-Superbagnères.
The brutal effort in the Pyrenees mountains was all about strength and stamina. It was a painful experience offering no respite after 12 grueling stages of racing.
Pogačar put himself in prime position for his fourth Tour victory with a break on the stage-ending climb to Hautacam.