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Cyclists turn out in droves on the Champs Elysees before the start of the final stage to celebrate the centenary Tour

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Overall leader Lance Armstrong sets out on the final leg of the Tour knowing he is on his way to a fifth Tour title

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But green jersey holder Robbie McEwen (left) must beat compatriot Baden Cooke if he's to seal the sprinters' crown in Paris

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Jan Ullrich concedes the race to Armstrong and settles for second, their head-to-head having proved the highlight of the Tour

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With Tour etiquette dictating Ullrich will not attack, the race leader enjoys a casual ride along the Seine into Paris

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As the riders near the Champs Elysees Lance is flanked by his US Postal team-mates, who have been instrumental in his win

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The peloton race past the Eiffel Tower with the finish of the 2003 Tour now in their sights

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The riders must complete ten 6.5km laps of the city, including two intermediate sprints, before the stage and the Tour is over

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In the traditional final surge for the finish Jean-Patrick Nazon (left) sneaks past the top sprinters to win the final stage

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But it takes a photo to separate Robbie McEwen and Baden Cooke on the line as they battle it out for the sprinters' title

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Armstrong stands on the podium in Paris to celebrate his record-equalling fifth Tour title

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Armstrong is joined by best sprinter Baden Cooke (left), best climber Richard Virenque and best young rider Denis Menchov