Mont Ventoux, Tour de France and Paret
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Daily Maverick on MSNProdigy Pogačar set to secure fourth Tour de France title, cementing legacy in cycling historyMerckx was spot on. In addition to the three, soon to be four Tour de France titles, Pogačar won the Giro d’Italia and World Championship road race in 2024, becoming only the third man in history after Merckx to win the Triple Crown in the same year.
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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)