Healy Wins Stage 6 Solo, Van der Poel Reclaims Yellow Jersey Tour de France

In the sixth stage of the 2025 Tour de France, Irish rider Ben Healy secured a remarkable solo victory after a long breakaway, covering 201 kilometers with challenging climbs and high speeds. Meanwhile, Mathieu van der Poel reclaimed the yellow jersey by the slimmest margin of just one second over Tadej Pogacar, following a bold breakaway and consistent effort despite fatigue. Van der Poel acknowledged the difficulty of holding the jersey on the upcoming stage featuring the Mûr-de-Bretagne climb but celebrated the achievement. Quinn Simmons and Michael Storer finished second and third on the stage, respectively, while Pogacar lost the overall lead but welcomed the respite from the demands of wearing yellow. The stage was characterized by intense racing and heat, with riders pushing high paces and strategic moves shaping the overall standings. The Tour continues with anticipation toward the next challenging stages where the battle for the yellow jersey remains wide open.