Good afternoon and welcome to the Guardian's Tour de France 2024 live blog. This marks the final stage of the race, featuring a unique individual time trial from Monaco to Nice spanning 33.7 kilometers. Traditionally an event steeped in grandeur, this year's course diverts from Paris and its iconic Champs-Élysées, due to the Olympic Games being hosted nearby.
So what can we anticipate today? While time trials are traditionally seen as less dramatic than other stages, there is some intrigue in today's version. The course includes an undulating route with significant climbs and fast descents along the way from Monaco to the Col d’Èze peak via La Turbie.
Moreover, this year has not been particularly kind to teams that have broken away during previous stages of the Tour, leaving ten such teams without a victory thus far. With GC contenders vying for the spotlight, today's race could deliver an unexpected triumph or solidify the standing of one of the frontrunnner teams as we approach the conclusion of this prestigious event.
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