GreatOutdoors.com cycling correspondent Beth Schneider wrapped up her two week coverage of the 2008 Tour de France yesterday with more stunning photos from the final day of the race as the cyclists finished up in Paris on a perfect day.

Here's Beth's report:

Finally! Everyone must have been tired.  The race was about 45 minutes later than expected.  Usually there’s a break that’s exciting but today there was just a small one with Vogondy and Barredo.  They were swallowed by the peloton and the stage ended in a sprint with Belgian Steegmans winning.

 Carlos Sastre won the race.  He had his kids on the podium and I think his son stole the show, making lots of faces and cheering.

 Tomorrow it’s up at 5 am for the long flight home. 

 

See all of Beth's daily dispatches, and check out her pre-race commentary.

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