Mont Ventoux, Tour de France and Paret
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With the world champion set to seal a fourth Tour title this weekend, this is how he ensured his supremacy in the sport's biggest race
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)