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Simon Yates Wins Stage 10 of Tour de France, Ben Healy Takes Yellow Jersey
ByAinvest
Monday, Jul 14, 2025 2:18 pm ET2min read
Simon Yates (Visma-Lease a bike) won the 10th stage of the Tour de France, a mountain stage in the Massif central, defeating Thymen Arensman (Ineos Grenadiers) and Ben Healy (EF Education-EasyPost), who took the yellow jersey from Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG). Yates, a 32-year-old Briton and three-time Tour de France winner, latched onto his last breakaway companions 2.3 km from the finish.
Simon Yates of the Visma-Lease a Bike team has won the 10th stage of the Tour de France, a mountain stage in the Massif central. The 32-year-old Briton, a three-time Tour de France winner, defeated Thymen Arensman of the INEOS Grenadiers and Ben Healy of EF Education-EasyPost to secure the stage victory. This victory is particularly notable as it came on Bastille Day, France's national holiday [1].Yates, who was part of the breakaway group, latched onto his last breakaway companions 2.3 km from the finish line. His victory was a testament to his strategic riding and the support of his team. Arensman, who finished second, put in a valiant effort but ultimately fell short, highlighting the close nature of the race [2].
The stage win also marked a significant moment for Ben Healy, who took the yellow jersey from defending champion Tadej Pogacar of the UAE Team Emirates-XRG. Healy, a 24-year-old Irish rider, became the first Irishman to lead the Tour since Stephen Roche in 1987. His performance on the stage was particularly impressive, as he claimed the yellow jersey through a relentless attack across eight grueling hills in the Massif Central [3].
The Massif Central stage was characterized by its challenging terrain, with eight categorized climbs and a total of 4,500 meters of gain in just 165 km. The stage finish on the Mont-Dore / Puy de Sancy was a tough test for the riders, with gaps between the leaders becoming significant as the day progressed [4].
Yates' victory and Healy's assumption of the yellow jersey have added a layer of excitement to the Tour de France, making the race more competitive and unpredictable. As the Tour enters its second rest day on Tuesday, all eyes will be on the riders to see how they recover and prepare for the remaining stages.
References:
[1] Reuters. (July 14, 2025). Britain's Simon Yates wins Tour de France 10th stage. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/en/britains-simon-yates-wins-tour-de-france-10th-stage-2025-07-14/
[2] FloBikes. (July 14, 2025). Tour de France 2025 Stage 10 Results - Simon Yates wins, Ben Healy leads GC. Retrieved from https://www.flobikes.com/articles/14385051-tour-de-france-2025-stage-10-results-simon-yates-wins-ben-healy-leads-gc
[3] Outside Online. (July 14, 2025). Tour de France Stage 10 Preview - Climbing Mayhem in the Massif Central. Retrieved from https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-racing/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-stage-10-preview-2025-climbing-mayhem-massif-central
[4] Cycling Up to Date. (July 14, 2025). Losing to a Giro d'Italia winner isn't exactly a disaster - Thymen Arensman pushes Simon Yates all the way in thrilling stage 10 finale at 2025 Tour de France. Retrieved from https://cyclinguptodate.com/cycling/losing-to-a-giro-ditalia-winner-isnt-exactly-a-disaster-thymen-arensman-pushes-simon-yates-all-the-way-in-thrilling-stage-10-finale-at-2025-tour-de-france
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