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Irish Cyclist Ben Healy Claims Dramatic Solo Victory in Tour de France Stage 6

Posted : 11 July 2025

In a spectacular display of endurance and strategy, Ireland's Ben Healy secured his first Tour de France stage win with a daring 42km solo breakaway during the hilly sixth stage from Bayeux to Vire Normandie. The 24-year-old EF Education-EasyPost rider left his breakaway companions behind to cross the line nearly three minutes ahead of Quinn Simmons and Michael Storer, marking Ireland's first Tour stage victory since 2020. 

 

Mathieu van der Poel, who spent most of the 201.5km stage in the lead group with Healy, finished eighth but regained the yellow jersey by a slender one-second margin over Tadej Pogačar. The Slovenian champion had claimed the lead after Wednesday's time trial but couldn't close the gap to Van der Poel's breakaway group. 

 

Healy, who gained valuable experience in last year's Tour, revealed this stage had been a target since the route announcement. "Last year made me believe I could do this," he said, crediting his team's support. His tactical attack on flat terrain before the final climbs proved decisive, as he steadily extended his lead to over three minutes. 

 

Wiebes Claims Second Win at Women's Giro d'Italia

Dutch sprinter Lorena Wiebes earned her second stage victory in three days at the Giro Donne, outsprinting compatriot Marianne Vos in a thrilling finish to Stage 5. Switzerland's Marlen Reusser retained the overall lead despite finishing fifth, holding a 16-second advantage over defending champion Elisa Longo Borghini. 

 

Stage Highlights 

- Wiebes praised SD Worx-Protime teammates for perfect lead-out 

- 15-rider breakaway formed with 53km remaining on flat course 

- Britain's Anna Henderson remains 13th overall 

- Friday's hilly Stage 6 (145km) may challenge sprinters 

 

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