It’s Fun Word Friday: Tour de France Version!
Have you been following the Tour de France? Here are some of the favorite terms we’ve learned from captioning!
Domestiques: Young “up-and-coming” riders who are required to do the dirty work for the team. They support ferry food and drinks from the team car to their teammates, protect the team leader from the wind, and chase down rivals.
Peloton: The main group of riders during ordinary stages.
Broom Wagon: The van that trundles along at the back of the peloton ready to “sweep up” any rider who drops out or fails to finish within the time allotted for the stage.
Teté de la course: The course leader or leading group.
Lanterne rouge: The rider ranked last in the general classification. This translates as “red lantern.”