The final stage of last year's Tour was held in Nice because the 2024 Olympics were being hosted by Paris. Today, the world's best cycling race is back where it belongs. Of the 184 riders that started the Tour, 160 have made it to Paris, including 2018 Tour winner Geraint Thomas.

TADEJ POGACAR celebrated his fourth Tour de France title in Paris but was denied what would have been a stunning final stage victory as Wout van Aert rode away on the wet cobbles of Montmartre to win on the Champs-Elysees.

Lease a Bike may have hoped for more, but after the last stage in Paris, the Dane finished second on the grand podium. The Dutch team won a stage on day 10 with Simon Yates, and Wout van Aert triumphed on the Champs-Élysées on day 21.

Van Aert was riding within the top 10 and survived the selection, much to his own surprise. When looking around, he spotted classics specialist like Greg Van Avermaet (BMC), ...