US EditionParet-Peintre Wins Tour De France Stage on Mont Ventoux, Where Pogačar Deals Vingegaard Another Blow
PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D'AZUR, FRANCE, JUL 22 – Valentin Paret-Peintre secured the first French stage win on Mont Ventoux in 23 years, sprinting past Ben Healy after a 172km breakaway stage, boosting team Soudal-QuickStep's morale.
- Valentin Paret-Peintre won the stage on Mont Ventoux, securing France’s first victory this year, marking a historic moment in cycling.
- Since its Tour debut in 1951, Ventoux has tested riders, boosting Soudal-QuickStep after losing Remco Evenepoel days ago.
- The breakaway riders, joined by Santiago Buitrago and Ilan Van Wilder inside 1.6km, led to a summit sprint where Paret-Peintre edged out Ben Healy.
- Despite his efforts, Jonas Vingegaard’s attacks failed to narrow the gap to Pogačar, who extended his lead to 4 minutes, 15 seconds.
- In Paris, the race concludes Sunday, with Pogačar aiming for his fourth overall Tour victory, according to organizers.
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vosgesmatin.frWinner of the stage of Mont Ventoux on Tuesday, Valentin Paret-Peintre opened the victory counter for the Habs. At four stages of the end, many will try to imitate the next few days.
In the end, Valentin Paret-Peintre and Ben Healy save 43 seconds from the intoxicating favorite in the finish line.
Olivier Paret-Peintre is the father of Valentin Paret-Peintre, winner of the 16th stage of the Tour de France on 22 July at the top of Mont Ventoux, the first French victory.
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A moment of well deserved relaxation. After his victory the day before at Mont Ventoux, Valentin Paret-Peintre was congratulated by Julian Alaphilippe who took the opportunity to pay tribute to him in his way to the rear of the peloton...
Valentin Paret-Peintre takes care of the first French stage victory of this Tour de France in a mythical place. However, because that was not all, France is celebrating a big cycling festival at Mont Ventoux.
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