Ben Healy was speechless on Bastille Day as his Tour de France got even better in the Massif Central. After winning the stage solo into Vire Normandie four days ago, the Irishman took over the race lead from Tadej Pogačar after a gruelling ride in the breakaway on the 2025 Tour’s first mountain stage - won by Simon Yates.

While the riders and their teams enjoy a rest day on Tuesday, Le Monde looks back at the beginning of the 112th Tour de France, which started on July 5 in Lille.

Visma-Lease a Bike have poked the bear throughout the first week, and may have discovered how to break Tadej Pogacar down

Irish rider Ben Healy, who claimed his first stage victory on Thursday, took the overall lead 29 seconds ahead of three-time Tour champion Tadej Pogačar.

Ireland has a new cycling hero. Ben Healy became the fourth Irish rider to earn the Tour de France’s yellow jersey Monday with a gritty ride in the fabled race’s first mountainous stage. Healy led for much of the tough 103-mile route through the Massif Central,

A month after hanging up his wheels, former Tour de France podium finisher Romain Bardet found himself back at the race on Monday – but this time on the roadside, handing out water bottles to former teammates during Stage 10.

The 112th Tour de France presents a formidable challenge as riders face Stage 10 in the Massif Central, with 4,450 meters of climbing. With major attacks expected in the hilly stage, current leader Tadej Pogacar aims to maintain his advantage against rivals,

Ben Healy became the first Irishman since Stephen Roche in 1987 to take the overall lead on the Tour de France on Monday with a relentless attack across eight gruelling hills in the Massif Central.

Ireland has a new cycling hero. Ben Healy became the fourth Irish rider to earn the Tour de France's yellow jersey on Monday with a gritty ride in the fabled race’s first mountainous stage. Healy led for much of the tough 165.

France still waiting for first stage victory on national day since 2017, but 22-year-old climber gives home fans something to cheer in the Massif Central