This is therefore Tadej Pogacar's first chance to emulate Chris Froome, who was the last rider to win on Mont Ventoux in yellow, although the Slovenian star says that still holding the race lead after stage 20 is the priority for him and his UAE Team Emirates-XRG.

All nine stages of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes air live on Peacock. The fourth edition of the Tour runs from July 26-Aug. 3, starting in Vannes in Brittany and ending in Les Porte des Soleil in the Alps. Peacock coverage starts at 9:35 a.m. ET on most days. CNBC joins for live coverage of the last two stages to determine the winner.