Paret-Peintre paints masterpiece on Ventoux as record setter Pogacar stays in control

🇫🇷 Aurélien Paret-Peintre delivered a stunning performance on the legendary Mont Ventoux, seizing a career-defining stage win in what felt like a cycling masterpiece. Meanwhile, Tadej Pogačar kept full control of the yellow jersey, continuing to make history in the 2025 Tour de France.

🎨 Paret-Peintre Paints His Masterpiece

Riding for Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, the Frenchman attacked brilliantly in the final kilometers of the climb.
He powered up the fearsome slopes of Ventoux with courage and composure, crossing the finish line solo.
This is the biggest victory of his career — and one of the most emotional moments for a French rider in this year’s Tour.

💬 “This is a childhood dream. Winning on Ventoux feels like painting a masterpiece,” said Paret-Peintre after the finish.

🟡 Pogačar Remains Untouchable

Tadej Pogačar, the UAE Team Emirates leader, didn’t win the stage but once again showed his dominance.
He calmly marked all key rivals — including Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel — and finished comfortably in the same group.
The Slovenian now holds a commanding lead in the general classification and continues to set new records, including most days in yellow for a non-French rider under 27.

🔥 General Classification (unofficial after Ventoux stage):

Rank	Rider	Team	Time Gap
1	Tadej Pogačar	UAE Team Emirates	—
2	Jonas Vingegaard	Team Visma	Lease a Bike
3	Remco Evenepoel	Soudal–Quick-Step	+2’10
…	Aurélien Paret-Peintre	Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale	+5’45

🏔️ What’s Next:

The race heads into the high Alps, with brutal summit finishes above 2,000 meters. The climbing specialists will look for a chance to shake Pogačar, but for now, he remains firmly in command.