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What does the last cyclist in the tour the France receive?
the last cyclist used to receive 'la cuillère de bois' (a wooden spoon), which was a valueless trophy but used to bring some fame to the cyclist. It is out of fashion nowadays.There is no official prize or monetary reward. The last-place rider simply gets the prestige of being known as the "lanterne rouge" or "red lantern," signifying the red lights at the tail or caboose of a train.The last rider in the Tour de France is historically referred to as the "Lanterne Rouge" (meaning: Red Lantern). This is a reference to the older trains which hung a red lantern off the last car to signify the end of the train.
Did anyone from UK ever one the tour France?
As of the 2008 Tour de France, no British cyclist has ever won the Tour. One British cyclist, Robert Millar, was King of the Mountains in 1984.
In what years were the victories of Tour de France?
One cyclist wins the Tour de France every year.
Which country won 36 times le tour de France?
The Tour de France has been won 36 times by cyclist from France.
Cyclist was stripped of the 2006 tour de France for doping?
Floyd landis
How many times a French cyclist has won the Tour de France?
Lots.
Who is the youngest rider in the tour De France at the moment?
Bernard Hinault was the last French cyclist to win the Tour de France. He won a total of 5 Tour de Frances, the last one being in 1985.
Who was the British cyclist who crashed out of the Tour de France after 92 seconds?
Chris Boardman
Who won the Tour De France in 1938?
The race was won by Italian cyclist Gino Bartali.
Who is Greg Lemond?
He is a retired American cyclist. He was also the first American to win the Tour De France.
What New Zealand cyclist rode into a ditch on a breakaway in the Tour de France?
Julian dean i think
What is special about victory the tour de France?
It indicates that you not only have excellent stamina, but are basically, the greatest cyclist in the world.
