That's all from a thrilling finish to stage 16 atop Mont Ventoux, which saw Valentin Paret-Peintre deny Ben Healy his second win of this year's Tour, while Tadej Pogacar fractionally increased his overall lead over Jonas Vingegaard.

Soudal Quick-Step’s Valentin Paret-Peintre gave the home nation its first victory at this year’s Tour de France on Tuesday, outsprinting Ben Healy on the iconic finish at Mont Ventoux.

Ben Healy and Tour de France breakaways have become a match made in heaven. His escape efforts have so far earned him a stage win, a stint in the yellow jersey, top 10 on GC, and on Tuesday, a runner-up spot on Mont Ventoux.