Chris Froome was unable to savour his historic victory atop Mont Ventoux as he continued to face questions about doping during yesterday’s rest day at the 100th Tour de France.

Chris Froome conquered the most feared climb in Tour de France history to strengthen his grip on the yellow jersey.

Chris Froome put his name in Tour de France history today with victory on the famed Mont Ventoux.

Belgium’s Tom Boonen won stage six of the Tour de France after Bradley Wiggins marked the 40th anniversary of the death of the great Tom Simpson with a lengthy solo break.