The last time Chris Froome won on Bastille Day he went on to win the Tour de France.

And Froome looks even stronger than he did two years ago if Tuesday’s incredible performance on La Pierre-Saint-Martin is anything to go by.

The Team Sky man blasted to victory on the race’s first hors categorie climb, leading home a team one-two as Richie Porte crossed in second place, almost a minute back.

As the race entered the Pyrenees for the first time, Sirotti was on hand to capture the best of the action as the GC was blown to pieces.