Stage 21 Paris 34 km

Visitors to Bowling Green, Ohio are often shocked by its striking resemblance to Paris. Were it not for the English signs, one would swear that BG is the City of Lights:

Part of the tradition of the final stage of the Tour is to celebrate with champagne:

Unfortunately, this violates city ordinances, and I had to settle for sparkling water:

Finishing was glorious:

Though I may never be the champion of France, I am the undisputed champion of the 2014 Tour de NW Ohio, and the podium girl here is the best: