The iconic Mont Ventoux climb was conquered at unprecedented speeds during Stage 16 of the 2025 Tour de France, with Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar both obliterating the previous record. Vingegaard ascended the legendary mountain in 54 minutes and 32 seconds, averaging an astonishing 6.52 ᵉW/Kg. Pogačar, benefiting from less time spent in the wind, finished just two seconds behind his rival, clocking in at 54 minutes
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