So the peloton are just free-wheeling out of Montgeron - the reason is that tradition dictates the race is effectively neutralised until they reach the finishing circuit in Paris.

Expect Chris Froome to be handed a customary glass of champagne soon, too.

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The peloton have just rolled over the start line, led out by the four winners of the four jersey classifications. They are:

Yellow (overall): Chris Froome (GB/Team Sky)

Green (points): Michael Matthews (Aus/Team Sunweb)

Polka dot (mountains): Warren Barguil (Fra/Team Sunweb)

White (best young rider): Simon Yates (GB/Orica-Scott)

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Yes, the 21st and final stage of the Tour finishes in the French capital with what should be a frenetic sprint down the Champ Elysees.

The riders will roll out of Montgeron shortly and complete a gentle 45km or so before entering a circuit they will do eight laps of before the finish.

It's a largely processional affair until the racing heats up in the last few laps - and convention dictates that no-one will attack the yellow jersey, hence why we can say that Chris Froome has effectively sealed the title.

A famous stage win is very much up for grabs though...

Long days sitting down, experiencing constant highs and lows over 20 punishing stages so far.

And that's just you, dear reader, joining me on these live texts.

Spare a thought for the riders - even taking part in this mad, beautiful, at times infuriating but always intriguing race is an immense achievement.

Finishing it is even better, and winning the thing is just mind-boggling - chapeau Chris Froome, a fourth title will be his at the finish line today.

And what a finish line it is - the Champs Elysees. No matter how much the race takes out of you as a rider, you'll always have Paris.

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