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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.
What does the red jersey mean in le tour de france?
There is no official red jersey that means anything in le tour de france. You might have seen a team jersey with a lot of red in it. There used to be a red jersey, awarded for intermediate sprints points, but it wasn't that useful and was cancelled in 1989.
What is the name given to the rider who finishes last in Tour De France?
The "Lanterne Rouge" this comes from the rear facing red lantern that is on the caboose of a train.The last rider is known as the 'Lanterne Rouge' for 'red lamp' as in the tail light of a train.the lantern rouge
Do red pandas live in France?
no
What are there flag colors of France?
Blue, white, and red. Blue, white, and red.
