Jordan Jegat of TotalEnergies is the highest-placed general classification rider in the breakaway group. The French climber is 11th in the overall standings, trailing Ben O'Connor by just over four minute, which is the Australian's Jayco AlUla team-mate Mauro Schmid is pushing the pace at the front of the peloton.

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.

Tadej Pogacar is three days away from a fourth Tour de France title - but admitted he was fed up with the three-week race

Dutch rider Thymen Arensman picked up a second stage win at the Tour de France on Friday winning stage 19 at La Plagne ski resort as defending champion Tadej Pogacar closed in on a fourth title.However,