TOUR DE FRANCE 2007: STAGE 20 INFO

Tour in Paris
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This is it. The final stage of the 2007 Tour de France.

It's been a race of two halves: a stunning send off from the spectator-lined streets of London and Kent and a relatively quiet first week followed by explosive action in the mountains culminating with the withdrawal of the Astana and Cofidis teams and race leader Michael Rasmussen as a result of more doping scandals.

Here's a run-down of the top ten in the race going into Sunday's stage, and what to expect as the riders reach the Champs Elysees in Paris.

6 Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) at 11-37

10 Oscar Pereiro (Caisse d'Epargne) at 14-25

SUNDAY, JULY 29
Stage 20: Marcoussis-Paris Champs Elysees

It's going to be funny if the King of the Mountains competition is separated by fewer than six points as there are two fourth-category climbs early in the stage. Expect a bunch finish on the Champs Elysees, but not until several breakaways have shot up the road and been reeled back in by the peloton.

It's the last chance for riders to give their sponsors a show - and where better than in Paris.

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