Wout van Aert denied Tadej Pogacar a prestigious stage win, but Pogacar is still partying in Paris having retained his Tour title. That's his fourth Tour triumph overall... now let's see if he goes for the Grand Tour treble later this year. Until then, it's 'au revoir' from the Champs-Elysees.

The success has exceeded our expectations' says ASO as plans are made to include Montmartre circuit in 2026 race

Last year’s Tour concluded outside Paris for the first time since 1905 because of a scheduling conflict with the Olympics, with the final stage held in Nice. The Champs-Élysées returned this year for the conclusion of the 3,320-kilometer (2,060-mile) race.

Stage 21 of Tour de France 2025 brings revolutionary change to Paris finale with three Montmartre climbs. Pogačar set for fourth title as riders face cobbled challenge.

Lorena Wiebes prevailed in a chaotic sprint to claim victory in the third stage of the Tour de France Femmes on Monday, edging fellow Dutch rider Marianne Vos who took the overall lead after a 163.5km ride from La Gacilly to Angers.

Thymen Arensman won the shortened final mountain route of the 2025 Tour de France, and Tadej Pogacar still controls the yellow jersey after Stage 19.

The penultimate stage winds through the Jura and Doubs regions and has four categorized climbs, including the Côte de Thésy (3.6 km at 8.9 percent). The final rolling 60 kilometers offer a strong opportunity for a breakaway group to hold off the peloton. This is unlikely to alter the GC standings unless something dramatic happens.

Most riders would be happy to just finish the grueling cycling crucible that is the Tour de France. Only a few riders have won the Tour, and many don't even make it to the end of the more-than-2,000-mile multi-stage race.