CSC rider Carlos Sastre sets off for the 21st and final stage knowing that, barring a disaster, he will win this year's Tour de France
Tour tradition means that attacks are almost unheard of on the final day, giving Sastre the chance to chat with his fellow riders
The 33-year-old takes time to console runner-up Cadel Evans, with the Australian looking like he wants to be somewhere else
Although Sastre will get the chance to have a drink or two when he reaches Paris, why not celebrate en route?
Word gets round that Sastre has some bubbly so the Spaniard decides to offer the dregs to white jersey wearer Andy Schleck
CSC team boss Bjarne Riis, who won the title in 1996, appears to be the man in charge of the beverages
The riders seem relaxed and take time out for a snap before they reach the French capital
The pack arrive at the Champs-Elysees, but this is no time for sightseeing because there is a stage to win
Champion-in-waiting Sastre is safely among the main set of riders - not long left for the Spaniard
The title is Sastre's but who will win the 21st and final stage of this year's Tour?
That honour goes to Quick Step rider Gert Steegmans who can go back to Belgium a happy man
However, the major plaudits go to man of the day and Le Tour champion, Spain's Carlos Sastre
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