The 2025 Tour de France commenced with Belgian sprinter Jasper Philipsen winning the opening stage in Lille and claiming the first yellow jersey. Philipsen's victory marked his 10th stage win and he also earned the green jersey as the best sprinter. However, his race was cut short on the third stage between Valenciennes and Dunkerque due to a heavy crash involving French rider Bryan Coquard, forcing Philipsen to abandon the race with a shoulder injury. Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel won the second stage at Boulogne-sur-Mer, narrowly taking the yellow jersey from Tadej Pogacar by one second. The sixth stage saw Irish rider Ben Healy secure a solo victory in Normandy, with van der Poel reclaiming the yellow jersey. On the tenth stage, British rider Simon Yates won solo at Mont-Dore, while Ben Healy took over the yellow jersey from Pogacar, becoming the new overall leader. Italian cyclist Jonathan Milan achieved a sprint victory on the eighth stage, marking the first Italian stage win since 2019. Throughout the race, key contenders such as Pogacar, van der Poel, and Jonas Vingegaard have been prominent, with the general classification seeing several lead changes and intense competition. The race continues with challenging stages ahead, including mountainous terrain and sprint opportunities.