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Stage 21 — Mantes-la-Ville > Paris Champs-Élysées

Stage Profile and Strategy

  • Terrain: Ceremonial stage finishing on the iconic Champs-ÉlysĂ©es. Multiple laps of the Parisian circuit with the traditional sprint finish.
  • Race Narrative:
    • Early: Champagne and celebration for three weeks of racing.
    • Mid: Parade through Paris before racing begins on the circuits.
    • Finale: Traditional bunch sprint on the world's most famous avenue.
  • Sporting Stakes: Prestigious stage win, final sprint points, celebration of Tour completion.

Stage Report

đźš´ Stage 21 Ride Options

🏆 Breakaway Mode (50m @ FTP 128)

"Champs-Élysées glory - fight for the final sprint on cycling's greatest avenue!"

  • 5m @ 96W (75%) [Ceremonial warm-up | Champagne start from outskirts of Paris]
  • 10m @ 118W (92%) [Attack for Champs-ÉlysĂ©es win | Break away before circuit laps]
  • 20m @ 115W (90%) [Hold breakaway | 8 laps of Champs-ÉlysĂ©es circuit, crowd roaring]
  • 12m @ 122W (95%) [Sprint preparation | Final laps, positioning for sprint finish]
  • 3m @ 128W (100%) [Full sprint finish | 200m sprint on world's most famous avenue]

🦺 GC Mode (50m @ FTP 128)

"Processional finish - savor the moment, you've completed the Tour!"

  • 3m @ 64W (50%) [Ceremonial start | Traditional champagne toast and photos]
  • 25m @ 77W (60%) [Relaxed peloton pace | Enjoying final kilometers with teammates]
  • 15m @ 80W (62%) [Gentle pace increase | Entering Paris, crowds building]
  • 5m @ 90W (70%) [Position for Champs-ÉlysĂ©es | Final circuit laps, celebration mode]
  • 2m @ 70W (55%) [Tour de France completed! | Crossing finish line, 21 stages done]