What is the name given to the rider who finishes last in Tour De France?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

No.

Well, not unless that's his name.

Last rider is traditionally referred to as the "lanternerouge" or "Red Lamp", which is a reference to the red lamp that used to hang on the back of trains.

Answer 3

Simply; because it's hard. (Remember this is 3 weeks of racing about 100 miles every day with only 2 days off. THREE WEEKS).

In technical reasons riders can be injured or get sick. There is a time limit set by the organizers for each day. Any riders that come in after the time cut are disqualified (whether due to injury, sickness etc etc).

Answer 4

The Epilogue