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.

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.