Stage 21 - Montereau Fault Yonne to Paris Champs Elysees, 167km
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By Chris Bevan
1142: **** pigeons in the park on 606:](http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A54896872)“Here’s to Last Day madness and some final Cav glory!”
1137: I’m not forgetting Bradley Wiggins in all of this by the way.
He has had an unforgettable Tour and, despite missing out on a podium place in Paris, to finish fourth and equal Robert Millar’s best finish for a British rider from 1984 is an incredible achievement. When Contador and co break open the champagne on the way into the French capital, as is the norm, Wiggo deserves to take a big swig for himself. He has proven himself to be a genuine contender for future Tours.
1135: It’s a big ask - all Thor realistically needs to do is stay on Cav’s shoulder all day and, assuming neither of them contest those intermediate sprints, then, even if Cav does win the stage, place in the first 15 will bring enough points keep Thor in green. Personally, I’d settle for a stage win for Cav, the green jersey can wait!
1132: Cav, the Manx Missile, has already won more stages this year than last - five to four - and is set to finish his first Tour. You also might have heard him talking about victory in Paris since before the race began three weeks ago, not much though…he’s not said a lot during the Tour!
There is also a slim chance he could achieve his other aim of this year’s Tour and snatch the green points jersey from Thor Hushovd. The Norwegian leads the Manxman by 25 points - there are 35 up for grabs for the stage winner, and up to another 12 from the two intermediate sprints on the second and fourth laps of the Champs Elysees. Can he do it
**1130: **From Richard, via text on 81111: “Morning Mr Bevan. The last three weeks have been great, thanks for the coverage and entertainment from you and all contributors. And every hero prepared to take on Le Tour.” I echo what Richard is saying here - thanks to all you texters and everyone on 606 - you know who you are. This Tour wouldn’t have been the same without you.
1127: Today’s stage begins in Montereau Fault Yonne and will begin as a victory parade into Paris for Contador, the man in yellow, who will be joined on the podium by Andy Schleck and seven-time champion Lance Armstrong.
Only when the Eiffel Tower is in sight, and the riders begin the first of eight laps on the cobbles of the Champs Elysees, will the race for the line begin.
**1123:**Yep, we already know that, barring disaster, the formidable Alberto Contador will be crowned this year’s Tour de France winner - and rightly so after a superb display in the mountains and time trials. He is the King.
But can the Isle of Man’s Prince of Sprints Mark Cavendish sign off with his sixth stage win of this year’s race I certainly hope so.
1120 BST: It began in Monaco 22 days ago as the Tour de Lance. Will it finish in Paris today as the Tour de Manx