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

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 the top of the famed barren mountain known as the “Beast of Provence.

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.

Fans in the UK can watch stage 16 of the Tour de France for free on ITV4 and its streaming platform ITVX, with coverage starting at 14:00 BST. Alternatively, TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+ (£30.99/month) have full coverage from 11:00 BST.

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

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 bagged a first home win on an enthralling stage 16 of the Tour de France on Tuesday pipping Ireland’s Ben Healy atop

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