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.

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,

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

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,

Stage 10 of the Tour de France will take place on Monday, July 14th, and it could be one of the most eventful days of the race in the Massif Central rounds.

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.

Tadej Pogacar's chances at the Tour de France took a hit as key teammate Joao Almeida withdrew after a crash-induced injury. Almeida's exit comes after a successful season, leaving Pogacar to reassess his strategy with remaining supportive climbers for the mountainous stages ahead.

Race favourites Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard could clash on this undulating road to the finish line atop Puy de Sancy, the highest peak in France’s Massif Central region