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Does any one know the significance of the fans dressed in devil costumes during the Tour de France? Every year my Dad and I see at least 2 or 3 and we were wondering if there was some historical reason. Thanks!
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Does any one know the significance of the fans dressed in devil costumes during the Tour de France? Every year my Dad and I see at least 2 or 3 and we were wondering if there was some historical reason. Thanks!
The guy you see the most with the white beard is a German. You see him in the Tour and other races usually near the top of the days major climb. He had a 100 on his pitch fork for the 100th anniversary of the Tour. He has been doing it for at least five years. I have seen an interview before and besides the devil costume he seems to be a normal guy.
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Does any one know the significance of the fans dressed in devil costumes during the Tour de France? Every year my Dad and I see at least 2 or 3 and we were wondering if there was some historical reason. Thanks!

The original Devil is German, Didi Senft. He's been on the Tour for ages...

Google his name to learn more.


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Thanks for your help!
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chiappucci is the original el diablo....

absolute legend...

i can just remember sestriere july 13.....
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chiappucci is the original el diablo....

absolute legend...

i can just remember sestriere july 13.....

Yep....pretty decent ride, that.


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