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Ben Healy leads Tour de France as team prepares for intense stages ahead

Ben Healy holds a 29-second lead in the Tour de France, with upcoming challenges in the Pyrenees.

July 15, 2025 at 06:07 PM

'If you're going to dream, you might as well dream big' - Ben Healy and EF Education-EasyPost aim high as they defend Tour de France yellow jersey

Ben Healy reflects on his achievement and the challenges ahead during the Tour de France.

Ben Healy and EF Education-EasyPost embrace the challenge of holding the Tour de France yellow jersey

Ben Healy and his team, EF Education-EasyPost, are currently leading the Tour de France. They spent their rest day in Toulouse celebrating their success and preparing for the forthcoming challenges in the Pyrenees. Healy expressed excitement over wearing the yellow jersey and acknowledged the support from fans and teammates. Team manager Jonathan Vaughters noted the aggressive strategy that led to their current position, emphasizing the significance of their performance. With Healy holding a 29-second lead over competitor Tadej Pogačar, the team is gearing up for intense stages ahead as they aim to defend the jersey against strong rivals.

Key Takeaways

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Ben Healy leads the Tour de France with a 29-second advantage

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EF Education-EasyPost prepares a strong defense strategy

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Team manager Vaughters emphasizes the importance of staying relaxed

"It's pretty crazy to be honest."

Healy shares his excitement about leading the Tour de France.

"If you're going to dream, you might as well dream big."

Vaughters speaks to the team's ambitious goals during the race.

"There's a lot of work to do the next couple of days."

Vaughters highlights the team's commitment to defending their lead.

Healy's current lead in the Tour de France is a remarkable achievement, but the road ahead is fraught with challenges. The upcoming Pyrenees stages will test not just his physical strength, but also the team's cohesion and strategy. Vaughters' ambitions reflect a blend of optimism and realism, which may be crucial as the race progresses. The pressure is on, but Healy’s grounded approach offers a counterbalance to the high expectations. As he prepares for fierce competition, the upcoming days will reveal whether dreams of victory can translate into reality.

Highlights

Big dreams require big efforts.
We're racing for fun now, not just results.
If you're going to dream, why not dream big?
The pressure's off; let's see what happens.

Team faces pressure to perform

As Healy and EF Education-EasyPost strive to defend their lead, expectations are high, bringing both pressure and scrutiny from fans and critics alike.

The next few stages will reveal if dreams can turn into podium finishes.

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