Robbie Hunter....no lion?

[Dr.Hairybiker]

Everyone else I've seen on the podium has a lion in one hand, and a bunch of flowers or something in the other.

Todays stage winner Robbie Hunter had some other thing, like a trophy or something. How come he didn't get a lion? What is the significance of the lion anyways?

 

[classic1]

Everyone else I've seen on the podium has a lion in one hand, and a bunch of flowers or something in the other.

Todays stage winner Robbie Hunter had some other thing, like a trophy or something. How come he didn't get a lion? What is the significance of the lion anyways?

He's South African. He keeps a real one in the backyard at home.

Credit Lyonais is a sponsor. Their mascot is a lion.

 

[Eden]

Do you get a lion for a stage win? I think they might only go to the leader of the race for the day.

 

[helmutRoole2]

Wow. Lance must have a lot of lions.

Do they eat dog food? How many are you allowed to have at one time? Seems like they should be donated to a zoo.