Tim Wellens has raced clear on the descent toward Carcassonne to win the Tour de France’s 15th stage while three-time champion Tadej Pogačar tightened his hold on the yellow jersey.

Valentin Paret-Peintre kept his cool in a furnace of pressure and heat, delivering a thunderous victory atop the legendary Mont Ventoux to give France its first win in this year's Tour de France durin...

A large break, including Paret-Peintre, was finally established after about 80 kilometers, but a predictable lack of cooperation over the following 20km saw seven riders jump clear.